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Ayade Makes Case For Bakassi Deep Seaport Corridor
The Cross River State Governor, Sir Ben Ayade has described the Calabar/Odukpani dual carriage highway currently under going asphalting as critical to the state's economy.
A major gateway to other parts of the country, the…
COVID19: IMO Urges Port Authorities To Consider Seafarers As Designated Key Workers
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) , has called on port and flag states to consider seafarers as designed key workers in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim made this known on its official…
MWUN Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Arrest Of 20 Dockworkers By Governor Wike
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has issued 48 hours ultimatum, starting from Monday to the Rivers State Government to release members of the dockworkers branch or will be forced to shut down all nation’s seaport by Wednesday.…
COVID-19: SIFAX Group Boss Identifies Recovery Strategies For Businesses
In order for businesses to survive the current economic crunch as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a comprehensive review of business processes and operations as well as willingness to adapt to new realities will be key,so says Mr.…
BREAKING: MWUN Issues Seven Days Ultimatum To PTOL Over Lack Of Safety Kits For Dockworkers
The Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has issued a seven days ultimatum to management of Ports and Terminal Operators Limited (PTOL), over failure to provide safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for dockworkers at the Port…
IMO Harps On Protocols Framework For Safe Crew Change, As Flights Pose Challenges To Seafarers
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has sent a recommended framework of protocols for ensuring safe ship crew changes and travel during the COVID-19 pandemic to all IMO member-states, the United Nations and other stakeholders.…
LASWA Clampdown On Illegal Barge Operators Along Mile2 Axis
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Wednesday, clamped down on illegal barge operators along the Mile 2 area of the state waterways.
The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel who made this known in a statement…
MWUN Reopens National Secretariat For Skeletal Operations
The Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN),has reopened it national secretariat for skeletal activities after five weeks of lockdown due to COVID19 pandemic.
According to a statement on Tuesday, the resumption would be based on minor…
Delta Govt Frowns At Union’s Flouting Social Distancing ,Boat Passengers Seating Directives
As part of measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 in the State, the Delta State Government has frowned at members of the Maritime Workers'Union of Nigeria (MWUN) flouting social distancing directive and boat passengers seating arrangements…
SHOCKER: Dockworkers Groan Over Lack Of Safety Kits Amid COVID19 Pandemic At PTOL
Dockworkers operating from Ports and Terminal Operators Limited (PTOL) in Port Harcourt port , have expressed dissatisfaction over failure by the concessionaire to provide safety kits and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for…