Headlines MOWCA: Adalikwu assumes office as Luvambano bows out. Segun Oladipupo The new Secretary General of Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr. Paul Adalikwu formally assumed office on Wednesday ... By maritimemagDecember 9, 20210
Headlines Iran warns US sanctions could harm world maritime security The Chief Executive of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) of Iran, Ali-Akbar, has said that illegal US sanctions imposed by the United ... By maritimemagDecember 8, 20210
Headlines COSCO containership seeks refuge in South Korea after box loss One of COSCO’s containerships has sought a port of refuge aborting a trans-Pacific crossing and returning to South Korea. Early indications are that ... By maritimemagDecember 7, 20210
Headlines Anti-corruption group set to train govt officials on international vessel boarding standards Segun Oladipupo The Maritime Anti Corruption Network (MACN) has stated the need to train officials of government agencies involved in vessels clearance in ... By maritimemagDecember 6, 20210
Headlines Use CVFF to establish maritime bank, maritime women advise FG Segun Oladipupo A group of women operating in the maritime industry under the aegis of Women In Maritime Association (WIMA) Nigeria Branch, ... By maritimemagDecember 4, 20210
Headlines China edges out India, Japan to bag another lucrative port deal in Sri Lanka China has made further inroads in Sri Lanka’s maritime sector with the award of a lucrative port deal to one of its state-owned ... By maritimemagNovember 28, 20210
Headlines French shipping firm slams fresh surcharge on Nigerian-bound cargoes French shipping company, CMA CGM, has announced the adjustment of its overweight surcharge (OWS) in shipments from China to Nigeria. The world’s ... By maritimemagNovember 11, 20210
Headlines SIFAX provides free medical care for 165 Gbagi market traders. Segun Oladipupo 165 Gbagi market traders in Ibadan have benefitted from the annual Taiwo Afolabi free Rural Dental Outreach which was held at ... By maritimemagOctober 19, 20210
Headlines CVFF: Expert advocates special purpose vehicle to access Fund Ayobami Adedinni Following delay in the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, (CVFF), ship owners have been urged to jointly establish ... By maritimemagOctober 14, 20210
Economy Government raises alarm over threat against $269bn Nigeria’s Blue Economy Abiola Seun The Minister of Niger -Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio yesterday, said $269billion Nigeria blue economy is under serious threat due to ... By maritimemagOctober 8, 20210
Headlines Government grants duty waiver to indigenous ship owners on vessels, ship parts. Abiola Seun As part of efforts to boost indigenous shipping in Nigeria, the Federal Government was concluding plans to grant zero import ... By maritimemagOctober 6, 20210
Headlines Sanwo-Olu urges FG to consolidate position of Nigeria as maritime hub The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said Nigeria must take deliberate steps to optimise its rich maritime resources to consolidate ... By maritimemagOctober 4, 20210
Headlines Arbitration panel orders Intels to pay 624 sacked maritime workers Segun Oladipupo An Industrial Arbitration Court (IAB) panel constituted by the Minister of Labour has recommended that Intel’s Nigeria Limited should pay the ... By maritimemagSeptember 28, 20210
Headlines Nigeria does not lack seafarers but shortage of recognised certificate holders – Capt. Enisuoh Segun Oladipupo A former Director in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Captain Warredi Enisuoh has said that Nigeria does not ... By maritimemagSeptember 23, 20210
Headlines Experts seek employment of indigenous marine divers to boost industry growth Abiola Seun The Chief Inspector of Diving (CID), Mr Julius Ugwala, has restated his commitment to ensuring the engagement of competent indigenous divers ... By maritimemagSeptember 14, 20210
Headlines Seafarers to receive pay rise in 2022 under ITF – Employer Agreement The collective bargaining structure between maritime employers and unions representing crew members working aboard flag of convenience vessels reached an agreement for ... By maritimemagSeptember 12, 20210
