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MT TIS IV: EFCC Grills 22 Seafarers In Port Harcourt
Twenty two seafarers and a vessel: MT. TIS IV handed over to the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the EFCC by the Nigeria Navy are being quizzed in connection with alleged illegal dealing in petroleum products.
This was…
LASG Threatens To Terminate Non Performing Jetty Project Contractors
The Lagos State Government has said that it will not hesitate to terminate the contract of any ongoing jetty construction project not done to specification or contract duration.
The Honourable Commissioner for Waterfront…
Merchant Navy Union Worries Over Incessant Detention Of Members By Police , Set To Engage IGP
The Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association NMNOWTSSA has expressed worries over recent extortion , harassment and molestation by officials of the Nigeria Police Force on members of the seafaring…
Danish Frigate Releases Captured Gulf Of Guinea Pirates
A suspected Nigerian pirate captured by the Danish Navy in the Gulf of Guinea in November and brought to Denmark for prosecution appeared in court in Copenhagen on Friday charged with the attempted manslaughter of Danish soldiers.
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DP World To Construct $1b TEU Port In Senegal
DP World and the Government of Senegal have laid the foundation stone to mark the start of the construction of the new 1.2m teu-Port of Ndayane, 50 km from the existing port of Dakar.
The investment of more than $1bn…
Two LAGFERRY Boats Gutted By Fire , As Two Others Hospitalized
A fire incident involving 2 Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY) boats christened MV.Lateef Jakande, and MV Mobolaji Johnson occurred at about 2 pm on Wednesday 5th of January 2022.
According to a statement by the Lagos State…
Hapag-Lloyd Introduces Software To Detect Dangerous Cargo Aboard Ships
Hapag-Lloyd has introduced a software aimed to prevent the improper loading of dangerous cargoes onto vessels, thereby improving safety and reducing the occurrence of container fires.
The shipping line has also inked…
Group Ridicules CRFFN , Says Only Govt Parastatal Of 14Yrs Existence Without Permanent Edifice
Maritime activist group, the Save Nigerian Freight Forwarders Importers Exporters Coalition has expressed dissatisfaction over thirteen years existence of the Council for the Regulations of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) without its…
SOKOTO MOB ATTACK: Customs Solicits Support From Nigerians ,Says Smugglers Almost Killed Personnel
The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara command has solicited support from the general public in it’s efforts to fight the activities of economic saboteurs.
The call was contained in a statement signed by the command 's…
SIFAX Group Expands Ijora Terminal, Contracts CCECC For Pavement Construction
Barely 24 hours it was reported as one of the top maritime organisations with prospect in 2022, SIFAX GROUP has hit the ground running with the reconstruction and expansion of its facilities.
This is after operating for a little over 15…