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SHIPPING OF STRIPES: Navy Headquarters Decorates Newly Promoted Officers
Seven officers of the Nigerian Navy were officially promoted and decorated with their new ranks at a ceremony held on Friday at Naval Headquarters, Abuja.
Known as the “Shipping of Stripes,” the event marks a significant career…
MWUN Officially Confirms Oniha, Two Others As Scribes
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, on Friday, 13th August 2025, confirmed Comrade Oniha Erazua as the substantive Secretary-General of the Union.
The confirmation of the three…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Merchant Navy Union Celebrates Bob Yousuo, Describes Him As Leader Par Excellence
The Merchant Navy Union Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) has issued heartfelt birthday congratulations to their National President, Chief Engineer Bob Joseph Yousuo, widely described as a leader par…
Mega Cargo Ship, MV Marie Maersk Engulfed In Flames Off West African Coast!
Dramatic scenes unfold as the colossal 2013-built Triple-E class vessel Marie Maersk, carrying a staggering 19,076 containers, catches fire near Liberia. Smoke was first detected early on August 13 while en route from Rotterdam to…
Traditional Ruler Advocates Zero Tolerance For Waterway Safety Offenders Amid Rising Accidents
The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has urged the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to intensify enforcement of waterways safety regulations and prosecute…
WATERFRONT SUMMIT: LASG Set To Address Social Impact Of Illegal Dredging
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID), has reiterated its commitment to tackling the growing menace of illegal dredging and its devastating impact on communities across the State.…
LG Chairman Urges Stronger Safety Culture Amid Rising Boat Mishaps
The Chairman of Munya Local Government Area in Niger State, Aminu Najume, has called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere to water transportation safety measures to curb recurring boat accidents in the state.…
Crisis Rocks IMO As Trump Administration Declares War On Net Zero Shipping Plan
The US government has slammed the International Maritime Organization’s net zero framework and threatens to retaliate against nations backing it.
A joint statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Commerce Howard…
NLC Appoints MWUN Leaders As Electoral Officers For State Women Committee Elections
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has designated Comrade Funmi Fasan, Deputy President General of the Maritime Workers Union (MWUN), and Comrade Martina Njoku, Vice President General of MWUN, as electoral and returning officers for the…
Shippers’ Council Brings Joy To Ilara-Epe Community With CSR Project
Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has once again demonstrated its dedication to giving back to the community through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project in Ilara-Epe, Lagos State.
The team led by Mr. Abere Moses, Ag.…