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Shippers’ Council Saves N31.1 Billion Through Automated Demurrage Fee Confirmation.
By Roland Ekama
Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has announced a significant milestone, saving the Federal Government N31.1 billion between January and June 2024. This substantial saving was achieved through the automation of demurrage…
Customs Establishes CSR Unit , Introduces Customs Care Initiative
In a bid to foster inclusive growth and sustainable impact in communities of operations, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has established a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit to drive its commitment to national…
NIWA,NDLEA Synergize To Tackle Drug Abuse By Boat Operators / Passengers In Delta Waterways
By Roland Ekama
The Warri Area Manager, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Engr. Rufus Oladimeji, has stressed the need for synergy among agencies of government in the fight against illicit drugs usage by passengers,…
A’ Ibom Govt Says Oron Marine Transport,Jetty Aquatic Hub Projects Ready For Inauguration
The reconstruction of the Oron Marine Jetty, an aquatic produce commercial hub, ferry terminal and leisure resort, will be completed by September this year.
The project which is meant to rekindle sea line trade…
MV Solong Master Arrested Over North Sea Collision With Tanker
The Captain of the Solong involved in a fiery collision with the tanker Stena Immaculate on Monday has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
The 59-year old Master of the Portuguese-registered container…
Association Seeks Seafarers’ Help To Understudy Common Cause Of Deaths Aboard Ships.
Ship management sector association InterManager has launched a new industry-wide Seafarers’ and Managers’ survey to gather up-to-date information on risks around working in enclosed spaces.
The survey asks seafarers their…
JUST IN: Oil Tanker Collides With Container Vessel ,One Seafarer Missing
An oil tanker and a container vessel have collided off the East Yorkshire coast, near Hull. More than 36 crew members have been brought to safety ashore in Grimsby, but some remain unaccounted for.
The vessels…
Barge Operators Crave For Additional Establishment Of Riverine, Waterfront Jetties
By Roland Ekama
Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN), has craved for the establishment of more jetties to boost movement of cargoes through waterways transportation.
Bunmi Olumekun, President of BOAN, stated this at a…
CUSTOMS: Tin Can Command Hands Over Illicit Drugs Worth Over N8Billion To NDLEA
The Nigeria Customs Service , Tin Can Island Port Command on Monday , 10 March, 2025, handed over illicit drug worth over 8 Billion naira to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Port.
This was contained in…
Senator Dafinone Push For Sapele Port Revival
The Senator representing Delta Central, Senator Ede Dafinone, has pushed for the revitalization of the Sapele Seaport, securing funding for the first phase of the renovation through the Ministry of Marine and Blue…