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NIWA Decries States Govt Non Compliance To Revenue Lull
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has attributed setbacks of its operations to some states government in the littoral region of non compliance and corporate organizations disrespect which in turn has led to huge debt and…
SERVER BREAKDOWN; Cable Vandalism, Weather, Responsible For Customs System Disruptions
Some glitches associated with slight server disruptions have been attributed to cuts in the fibre optic cables from the Abuja end of the third party internet service providers facility.
Sources close to the service disclosed…
UAE Launches Initiative To Protect Seafarers Rights, Welfare
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has inaugurated the ‘Supporting Our Blue Army’ initiative to protect seafarers’ rights and welfare.
The ‘Supporting Our Blue Army’ initiative is aimed to improve the quality of life of seafarers in the…
WRECK REMOVAL : NIMASA, NRC ,Bayelsa Govt Partner To Recycle Derelicts
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said arrangements had been concluded for the recycling of wrecks and derelicts recovered from the waters in partnership with Bayelsa State Government and the Nigerian Railway…
CHANNELISATION: LASG Earmarks 30 Commercial Routes For Dredging
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has restated its commitment to the safety of passengers, stressing that it is irrevocably devoted to building on the gains recorded in water transportation within the last two years.
The Managing…
Cameroon,Togo,Sierra Leone Top List Of ITF Countries With Flags Of Convenience
The International Transport Workers Federation ITF has added seven countries to its list of flags of convenience.
These are countries which take registration fees but then typically avoid any of the responsibilities that go…
India Strengthens Working Relationship With Mission To Seafarers,As Ondo, Lagos Pledge Support For Mariners
The India High Commission to Nigeria has expressed its readiness to further collaborate with the Mission To Seafarers Lagos, as part of measures to promote seafaring activities in the country and internationally.
The Consulate…
Saraki Seeks NIMASA’s Commitment To Provide Sea-Time Experience For Cadets
The Minister of State for Transportation, Mrs Gbemisola Saraki, has called on the Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA) to ensure a speedy and timely provision of sea-time experience for Nigerian cadets.
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Navy To Establish Two New Operational Bases In Cross River
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo says the Nigerian Navy is set to establish an outpost at Ikang and a naval security station at Dayspring Island.
Both locations are in the Bakassi Local Government Area…
US Maritime Commission To Probe CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Five Others Over Congestion Surcharges
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has commenced an “Expedited Inquiry” into the practices of eight container shipping lines related to “congestion or related surcharges”.
The eight carriers, all identified as having…