IMO Takes Action On Seafarers’ Rights, Substandard Shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to protect seafarers from unfair treatment when detained in foreign jurisdictions in connection…
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DEREGISTRATION : Panama Registry Removes 107 Vessels, Threatens To Clampdown On…
The Panama Ship Registry has announced it has removed 107 Panama-flagged vessels listed under international sanctions from its fleet, with an additional 18 currently undergoing the…
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…
Houthi Threaten To Resume Red Sea Attacks On Shipping
The Houthi in Yemen have threatened to restart attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea on 12 March.
The Houthi strike on the tanker SounionCredit: Courtesy of…
Bangladesh Moves To Strengthen Ship Recycling Hazardous Waste Laws
Draft amendments to update Bangladesh’s ship recycling and hazardous waste management legislation have been developed through The International Maritime Organization (IMO) SENSREC…
Panama Canal Approves Funding To Boost Water Supply Against Drought
The Panama Canal is moving forward with efforts to enhance water supply after the impact of the drought in 2023/24 on the key waterway.
Primarily, the Panama Canal Board of…
MWUN 2025: Comrade Igwe Onu Declares Ambition To Run As President General
The current Treasurer of the Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN) , Comrade Uche Igwe Onu on Thursday,declared his intention to contest as the next President General in the…
IMO Records 69 Attacks On Ships Between Nov. 2023 – 2024, As Dominguez Set To…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed reports of at least 69 attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea area, occurring between November 2023 and…
AWAEMP Advocates Transformative Policies To Boost Nigeria’s Exports
The Association of West Africa Export and Maritime Professionals (AWAEMP) has advocated for transformative policies that will enhance export trade in Nigeria.
The…
Panama issues Decree For Immediate Cancellation Of Sanctioned Vessels
Panama President Jose Raul Molino has issued an executive decree allowing the Panama Ship Registry to cancel any vessel in all lists related to the dark fleet.
The…