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AGAIN: BIMCO, ICS Worry Over Shortage Of Officers Aboard Vessels
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) and International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Seafarer Workforce have warned the world of a potential serious shortage of officers aboard ships, saying the senior cadre workers are…
Traders Count Losses As NPA , Taskforce Team Dislodge Makeshifts, Shanties At KLT
Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA taskforce team has commenced the clean-up exercise at Kirikiri Lighter Terminal KLT and its environs of Apapa Oshodi expressway inward Tin Can Island Port Lagos.
The exercise…
Nigeria – Cote D’Ivoire To Strengthen Maritime Trade Relations
The Nigerian Ports Authority on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is ready to nurture the country's economic relations with the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, most especially in the areas of Port and shipping operations, in order to…
Unions Set Up Six-Man Technical Committee For Seafarers Job Creation Project
Apparently determined to engage government and ship owners operating in the nation's maritime space over job placement for seafarers, the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association NMNOWTSSA and the Maritime…
MV HAILUFENG: Navy Hands Over Convicted Pirates To Kirikiri Correctional Centre
The Nigerian Navy has handed over the 10 pirates convicted by Federal High Court Ikoyi for the hijack of FV HAILUFENG II to the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kirikiri, Lagos.
The hands over ceremony took place…
MV Wakashio : ITF Demands Seafarers Release From Mauritian Government
The International Transport Workers Federation ( ITF) has called for the immediate release and repatriation of the MV Wakashio (IMO: 9337119) crew who have been held by Mauritian authorities now for over a year.
ITF Seafarers’…
CABOTAGE FAILURE: Expert Raises Concerns Over Foreign Dominance , Accuses NIMASA Over Lack Of Enforcement
Former National President,Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association , Captain Thomas Kemewerigha has accused the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA over alleged failure to enforce…
Belgium Begins Vaccination Of International Seafarers In Three Seaports
Authorities in Belgium said it has commenced the vaccination of foreign seafarers in three seaports in the country.
Under the campaign launched by the Belgian Shipowner Association, the Taskforce Vaccination and the Directorate General…
IGBO MARITIME FORUM: Group Issues 14-Day Ultimatum For President General To Vacate Seat
A socio cultural group in the maritime sector has issued a 14-day ultimatum for the President General ,Igbo Maritime Forum (IMF) , His Royal Highness, Eze Amb.Damian Emeka Obianigwe and his executives to vacate office after eight years of…
Two Years After: NPA’s Creche Rots Away At LPC , Patrol Vehicles Abandoned
In what can be described as waste resources and mismanagement of funds, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) standard creche is begging for urgent attention at the Lagos Ports Complex (LPC) Apapa.
The facility DAILY…