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MSC Container Ship Sinks Off Indian Coast, 24 Crew Rescued
A Liberian-registered MSC Elsa 3 sank on 25 May at around 0750 hrs local time on 25 May off the coast of Kochi according to India’s Ministry of Defence.
The MSC Elsa 3 was on a voyage Vizhinjam to Kochi when it developed a 26…
MWUN Storms Lekki Freeport To Resolve Brewing Operational Crisis, Demands Respect For Protocols
By Roland Ekama
In a dramatic move to quell rising tensions at Lekki Freeport Terminal, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has stepped in decisively to tackle growing unrest among dockworkers.
On Wednesday, Comrade…
CRFFN Raises Concerns Over Revenue Challenges, Seeks Shippers’ Council Support For Capacity Building
By Roland Ekama
The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) has expressed concerns over its challenges in generating revenue from international operations, particularly regarding Practitioners Operating Fees…
Customs Boosts Renewable Energy Trade, Marks One Year Of Advance Ruling Programme
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting seamless and sustainable trade operations, with a renewed focus on facilitating the importation of renewable energy technologies.
The…
Maritime Workers Union Cheers Tinubu In Historic Shipping Line Venture
Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has congratulated president Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the successful establishment of Unity Shipping Worldwide line.
In a congratulatory letter addressed to the president through the…
Decarbonisation Revolution: New ISWAN Guide Unveils Shocking Impact Of Tech Overload
In a groundbreaking move shaking the maritime world, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has released a bold new guide that puts seafarers—often overlooked heroes of the seas—at the very center of…
Nigeria Immigration Seeks Regional, Int’l Cooperation To Enhance Maritime Border Security In GOG
By Roland Ekama
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has emphasized the importance of inter-agency and regional collaboration for effective maritime border security in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), as part of efforts to counter…
Nigeria Customs Boss , CGC- Adeniyi Commissions New Facilities At Seme Area Command
Seme, Nigeria — May 19, 2025 — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) marked a significant milestone on Monday with the commissioning of the newly renovated Senior Officers’ Mess, Gym House, and the state-of-the-art Customs Officers’…
Nigeria, Benin Republic Customs Launch SIGMAT Platform To Boost Regional Trade
By Roland Ekama
In a bid to promote seamless commence along the Lagos - Abidjan corridor, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of Benin Republic on Monday, jointly launched the deployment of the SIGMAT…
CMA CGM Launches Global Recruitment Website For Seafarers’
French shipping giant , CMA CGM has launched a new website, cmaships.com an open gateway for seafarers from around the world to apply for positions aboard CMA CGM Group vessels.
The site brings together all of the…