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NIMASA Tightens Cabotage Enforcement To Protect Indigenous Operators
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced immediate, stepped-up enforcement of statutory indigenous participation requirements for Nigeria’s Cabotage trade....
Roland EkamaAugust 26, 20260
MWUN: Bunu Hits Ground Running With 21-Day Ultimatum To Sea Transport Manning Services Over Seafarers’ CBA Delay
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has issued 21-day ultimatum to the Management...
Roland EkamaApril 14, 20250
ITF To Launch Worldwide Campaign Against Unlicenced Manning Agents Scamming Seafarers’
International Transport Workers Union (ITF) leaders are planning on launching a campaign to root out rogue manning agents who are scamming seafarers. The...
Roland EkamaMay 27, 20240
CBA: Seafaring Unions Express High Hopes Over Outcome Of NJIC Meeting
By Roland Ekama Organised labour unions from the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) and Maritime Workers...
Roland EkamaSeptember 14, 20220
Filipino Authorities Suspend Manning Agents After ITF Red List Warning Over Illegal Fees
A Philippines-based recruitment agency that unlawfully charged seafarers placement fees has had its licence suspended after the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) highlighted...
Roland EkamaAugust 3, 20220
RED LIST: ITF Close To Ban Filipino Manning Agency
The Able Maritime Seafarers Inc manning agency in the Philippines is close to being red listed by the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)...
Roland EkamaSeptember 24, 20210
CREWING SCAM: ITF Launches Web Tool For Seafarers To Identify Fake Manning Agents
As part of efforts to curb fake manning agents in the shipping industry , the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has launched a...
Roland EkamaAugust 3, 20210
Philippines Revokes Licenses Of Manning Agents Over Abandonment Of Seafarers’
Apparently dissatisfied with the poor handling of the outcome, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has suspended the license of the manning agency...
Roland EkamaMarch 18, 20210
CREW CHANGE : China Suspends Operations Of Vessels Managed By Two Shipping Agencies.
Authorities in China have suspended operational activities of vessels managed by two manning agents in fulfilment of the crew change policy. China’s...
Roland EkamaFebruary 8, 20210
Why Nigerian Seafarers Are Poorly Remunerated By Employers- Engr. Yousuo
The National President, Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association , Comrade Engineer Bob Joseph Yousuo has disclosed that the...
Roland EkamaDecember 16, 20200
