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LAGFERRY BOAT EXPLOSION UPDATE : Nine Persons Hospitalized
By Roland Ekama
Sequel to early morning explosion of a boat ,at the Ikorodu terminals , the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says nine persons comprising passengers, LASWA personnel, and the Lagos State Ferry…
Western Marine Customs Command Extends Free Medical Care To Local Communities
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command (WMC), has rolled out a free healthcare programme, as part of the Service's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aiming to improve community health and…
NATIONAL POLICE DAY: Western Ports Authority Command Marks Maiden Edition
The maiden edition of the National Police Day is here. The Ports Authority Police (Western) Command under the leadership of CP Olanrewaju Olawale Ishola, has joined the Force headquarters, other formations, and state…
ISWAN Advocates For Seafarer-Centred Future
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), has advocated for seafarers' centre, as part of efforts to relate closely with families friends , colleagues, associates etc.
Listening more closely…
AGAIN: Pirates Strike In Gulf Of Guinea, Kidnap 3 Chinese Seafarers’ Aboard Fishing Trawler
By Roland Ekama
There are strong indications that attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Guinea has continued to soar in 2025, as sea pirates have reported kidnapped three seafarers' aboard a fishing trawler off Ghanaian coast.…
Shippers Council Clarifies WACT Tariff Hike , Dismisses APFFLON Misleading Claims
By Roland Ekama
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reacted to the tariff increment by West African Container Terminal ( WACT), stating that the hike received approval after due consultation.
According to the NSC, the tariff…
Bunu Appreciates Stakeholders For Successful Election, Book Launch , Celebrates With Muslims At Eid -El-Fitri
The newly elected President -General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has appreciated industry stakeholders for their contributions and support for the recently book launch and…
Eid Al Fitr: NMNOWTSSA Felicitates Muslims , Preaches Love ,Compassion Among Maritime Stakeholders
The Nigeria Merchant Navy Officer and Water Transport Senior Staff Association NMNOWTSSA has urged stakeholders in the maritime industry to demonstrate love and kindness during the the season of Eid Al Fitr celebration.
National…
AMATO Sends Congratulatory Message To Newly Elected P-G Of MWUN, Comrade Bunu
By Roland Ekama
The Lagos State Chairman, Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO), Comrade Lukmon Shittu has congratulated the newly elected President General Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis,…
DEREGISTRATION : Panama Registry Removes 107 Vessels, Threatens To Clampdown On Blacklisted Ships
The Panama Ship Registry has announced it has removed 107 Panama-flagged vessels listed under international sanctions from its fleet, with an additional 18 currently undergoing the de-registration process.
Panama’s…