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THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE CLOSURE: LAGFERRY To Increase Daily Operational Trips With Two Additional Routes
As part of the efforts to cushion the likely effects of the planned partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge on the commuting public, Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has disclosed that it will increase its daily trips on most of…
ARBITRARY CHARGES : Shippers Council Threatens To Invoke Regulatory Powers On Port Service Providers
Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has threatened to invoke its regulatory powers to enforce compliance on port concessionaires, bonded terminal operators and shipping line agencies over arbitrary charges.
Rakiya Zubairu, Head of Public…
ASSAULT IN BADAGRY: Governor’s Aide Frowns At Customs Disrespect To Traditional Rulers
The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu has urged security agencies, especially operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, to respect traditional institutions, being the custodians…
SAFETY: NEMA To Collaborate With LASWA On Inland Waterways Disaster Management
The National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) has entered into strategic collaboration with that of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) in view to tackle issues related on disaster management and waterways safety.
NEMA also…
Kenya Maritime Authorities Give Nod For Crew Change In Port Mombasa
In an effort to support countries in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic and aid the repatriation of stranded seafarers around the world, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has now welcomed Kenya to join the 13 countries that…
COMTUA Dissolves Board, Inaugurates 6-Man Caretaker Committee
The Council of Maritime Truck Unions and Associations (COMTUA) has dissolved the Board of Trustees (BOT) and management team , while a new caretaker committee of six members has been Inaugurated to oversee the affairs of the group for three…
80% Of Seafarers Suffered Mentally Due To COVID19 Pandemic —– Comrade Yousuo
At least 80% of Nigerian seafarers' suffered mental and psychological disorder due to the Coronavirus pandemic in the last six months, National President of the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association,…
FG Begins Unified Enforcement Guidelines For Waterways Safety
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Transportation has commenced the process of building unified enforcement guidelines for safety in the country’s waters.
This was sequel against the background of recent fatal boat mishaps on…
Sailor Who Escaped From Pirates End Up In Nigerian Jail, Seeks Help From Government 21 Months After
Vizianagram sailor Sankara Rao Jarjana was supposed to receive help from the Indian High Commission in Nigeria, after being jailed for illegally entering Nigerian waters after fleeing from Somalian pirates about a year ago.
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Secured Anchorage: NPA’s Fresh Bid To Resuscitate Settled Matters
The recent Marine Notice issued by the management of the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) to Ship Masters, Ship owners and other operators whose vessels currently enjoy some level of security at the designated anchorage, seems to signal fresh…