seafarers

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called for urgent international action to secure the release of 44 seafarers being held captive by…

By Roland Ekama  Captain Awonuga Saliu Adetayo, Chairman of the Shipping Zonal Council for the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNO/WTSSA),…

The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate (IMMS) has reported that at least 44 Iranian seafarers were killed and 29 others injured during recent military engagements involving U.S. and Israeli…

The official global theme for May Day 2026 is “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment” (ILO). It spotlights mental health, stress, burnout, work-life balance, and preventing…

Suspected Somali pirates have seized the oil tanker Honour 25, carrying 18,500 barrels of fuel and 17 multinational crew members, in a bold attack off the Puntland coast. The incident…

The Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and water transport senior staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) has warmly felicitates with the Muslim Ummah worldwide most especially Nigerians on this…

Three ships have been hit by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman resulting in one seafarer being killed. Having warned ships on 28 February that the Strait of Hormuz was…

The Indonesian fishers have launched a new Fishers’ Rights Network (FRN) Policy Platform, issuing a direct challenge to the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Indonesian House…

By Roland Ekama  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has been congratulated by the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water…

Crew criminalisation in Turkey is becoming an increasing concern for vessel operators and maritime authorities as another three seafarers face drug charges in the country. Three…