Sailors

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International Maritime

Wu ZHOU 8: 12 Sailors Died From Food Poison Aboard Chinese Flagged Bulker

At least 12 sailors on a Chinese-flagged cargo ship have died of suspected food poisoning off Vietnam’s southern coast, a government official said...

International Maritime

Global Figure Of Female Seafarers Remain Static  In 40 Years

The percentage of female seafarers serving in the global shipping fleet has remained unchanged at 2% for the last 40 years. Outgoing Nautical...

Maritime

Seafarers Union To Brainstorm With Police Over Fake “Merchant Navy” Nomenclature

Sequel to the recent arrest of over 100 fake personnel ,the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association has reaffirmed...

International Maritime

SUEZ CANAL: 3 MV Ever Given’ Crew Members Allowed To Return Home

Three of the Indian seafarers from MV Ever Given crew have been given permission to leave the ship by the Suez Canal Authorities...

International Maritime

UPDATE: Debris From Indonesian Submarine  Found, As Rescue Hopes Of 53 Seafarers Aboard  Faded

Indonesian officials say debris from a missing submarine was found after the vessel sank as hopes of rescuing 53 sailors on board faded....

Maritime

COVID-19: Union Tasks Manning Agents,Ship Owners To Ensure Safety Of Seafarers’

The Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) has tasked manning agents, ship owners and other employers  to ensure...

Maritime

“Hold NIMASA Responsible For Seafarers Fake Certification”- Rector Stars Polytechnic

Rector , Stars Polytechnic in Ogun State , Dr. Reuben Ovai has accused management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)...

Interview

“NUAAE An Agro Allied Union Cannot Interprete Operational Activities Of The Maritime Industry ”-Capt Kemewerigha

'Captain Thomas Kemewerigha is a renowned marine expert and former National President, Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association. In...

International Maritime

MV WAKASHIO: 2 Crew Members Dead , 2 Missing, As Oil Barge Collides With Bulk Carrier

Two crew members have died while two other are currently missing due to the collision between  an oil barge and a bulk carrier. In...