Headlines Troops of Nigeria Army invade pirate camp in Bayelsa ABIOLA Seun | Troops of operation DELTA SAFE has swooped on Pirates/Militants’ camp and Kidnappers’ hideouts in Bayless state. The troops however eliminated ... By maritimemagAugust 7, 20200
Headlines Navy Arrests Vessels over illegal activities in Lagos Abiola Seun | The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Monday disclosed that it arrested two vessels and four suspected pirates over illegal ... By maritimemagAugust 4, 20201
Headlines NIWA threatens to withdraw licenses of erring boat operators over incessant accidents Segun Oladipupo | National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has threatened to withdraw the license of indicted boat operators in Lagos. This is coming ... By maritimemagAugust 3, 20200
Headlines Group laments odds against African seas and oceans; lists solutions. Segun Oladipupo | Youngship Nigeria (YSN) at the weekend identified marine pollution, maritime piracy, maritime terrorism and criminality as well as poor and ... By maritimemagJuly 31, 20200
Headlines Navy flags of “Okun Alafia II” operation to boost maritime security Chinazor Megbolu | The Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has unveiled exercise Okun Alafia II, which in Yoruba language means “Calm ... By maritimemagJuly 30, 20200
Headlines 10 Boat Passengers Escape Death In Lagos Peter Olaniyi } 10 Passengers escaped death by Whiskers yesterday evening when their boat capsized on Lagos waterways. The Acting Coordinator of the National ... By maritimemagJuly 29, 20200
Headlines BoI, NIWA collaborate for improved, secured boat operation Abiola Seun } Bank of Industry (BoI) and National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) are concluding plans to avail boat operators ... By maritimemagJuly 29, 20200
Headlines Security: Navy commences “Exercise Calm Water 2” … discovers illegal refinery in Rivers Chinazor Megbolu | In a bid to fight piracy and restore safety at sea, the Nigerian Navy has commenced “Exercise Calm Water 2” ... By maritimemagJuly 26, 20200
Headlines Again, Pirates kidnap Seven Russian Sailors in Gulf of Guinea Peter Olaniyi | Pirates have again kidnapped seven Russian sailors from the crew of a ship in the Gulf of Guinea, the ... By maritimemagJuly 23, 20200
Headlines AGF opposes bail application for pirates on trial. Chinazor Megbolu | The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos State not to grant bail ... By maritimemagJuly 21, 20200
Headlines How COVID-19 has affected safety in shipping industry–Marine Insurers. Abiola Seun | Global Marine Insurer, Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty SE’s (AGCS) has said the coronavirus pandemic has endangered the long-term safety ... By maritimemagJuly 21, 20200
Headlines Third Mainland bridge closure: LASWA in partnership to ensure safe waterways Peter Olaniyi. |. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), has said that it had commenced strategic collaborations with relevant agencies to enhance safety ... By maritimemagJuly 17, 20200
Headlines EFCC loses to Tompolo over alleged N34bn fraudulent case against ex-militant. Abiola Seun | The Federal High Court in Lagos, yesterday dismissed the entire 40 counts bordering on alleged N34billion fraud ... By maritimemagJuly 16, 20200
Headlines Seafarers under pirate attacks despite Covid-19 challenges Peter Olaniyi | Seafarers have come under blistering attacks from the dare-devil pirates as about 77 of these seamen have been ... By maritimemagJuly 16, 20200
Headlines USA warns Vessels against piracy in Gulf of Guinea Abiola Seun The United States of America, USA, has issued a Maritime Security Communication with Industry, MSCI, Circular to guide vessels transiting through ... By maritimemagJuly 15, 20200
Headlines 10 suspected pirates go on trial under new anti-piracy law for hijacking Chinese vessel Abiola Seun In what appears to be the test case for the new anti-piracy law, the Nigerian government on Monday arraigned 10 suspected ... By maritimemagJuly 14, 20200
