Maritime Security Pirates Attack Chemical Tanker Minerva Virgo off Benin — 3rd incident in 2020 Chemical tanker MT Minerva Virgo was boarded on Thursday, March 5, by a group of pirates while underway some 45 nautical ... By maritimemagMarch 7, 20200
Headlines NIMASA gets international recognition over anti-piracy efforts. Abiola Seun Global bodies such as International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) and Maritime Safety and Security, Baltic and International Maritime Council ... By maritimemagMarch 3, 20200
Cover Coronavirus: NIMASA assures alertness, backs FG’s efforts Abiola Seun The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has stated that the agency is on ... By maritimemagMarch 2, 20200
Cover NIMASA receives vessels to fight Piracy, Sea-robbery Abiola Seun & Chinazor Megbolu In another milestone towards ensuring Nigeria’s security, the Federal Government on Tuesday in Lagos received two Special Mission ... By maritimemagFebruary 26, 20200
Cover Hard Times Await Sea-Robbers as FG Set to Enforce Anti-Piracy Law Abiola Seun Hard times await criminals operating on the Nigerian territorial waters as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and ... By maritimemagFebruary 20, 20200
Headlines Boxship Maersk Tema Attacked by Pirates in Gulf of Guinea The container ship Maersk Tema has been attacked by pirates off the coast of Guinea, confirmed ship manager BSM on Friday. AIS tracking shows that ... By maritimemagFebruary 16, 20200
Headlines 5 Dead In Bangladesh Tourist Boat Mishap At least five people have died after a tourist boat capsized in south-eastern Bangladesh on Friday, rescuers said. The boat carrying nearly 30 ... By maritimemagFebruary 15, 20200
Cover Rescue Operations: Presidency Inducts Newly Acquired Combat Helicopters Chinazor Megbolu The Federal Government of Nigeria inducted 3 newly acquired combat helicopters meant for rescue operations in the country. President ... By maritimemagFebruary 7, 20200
Cover Merchant Navy urges Seafarers to rally round the association for development. Segun Oladipupo As the newly elected National President of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA), Engr. Bob ... By maritimemagFebruary 6, 20200
Headlines Maritime Security: FG Declares Secure Anchorage Illegal … to fine vessels which anchor at facility Abiola Seun Following the controversy that surrounded the Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) operated by ... By maritimemagFebruary 4, 20200
Cover Oil workers support demand for immediate resignation of service chiefs The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), umbrella body for Senior Oil Workers have backed the demands for immediate ... By maritimemagFebruary 4, 20200
Cover Lagos renews call for conservation of wetland resources The Lagos State Government on Sunday renewed call for the conservation of wetland resources in the State, saying they represent a critical part ... By maritimemagFebruary 4, 20200
Cover Oil tanker VLCC Catches Fire off UAE An oil tanker has caught fire at a position about 20 miles off the coast of Sharjah. The UAE’s Federal Transport Authority – ... By maritimemagJanuary 31, 20200
Headlines Update: Court remands two electricians for alleged murder of Maersk MD’s wife Two men, who allegedly robbed and murdered the wife of the Managing Director of Maersk Nigeria, Gildas Tohouo, are to be remanded in ... By maritimemagJanuary 25, 20200
Cover Winter storms: Seven dead in Spain as lash coast The death toll from a storm that has lashed Spain with strong winds and heavy snow has risen to seven, while ... By maritimemagJanuary 24, 20200
Headlines Thieves Attack Barge Twice in One Day A towed barge underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait was robbed twice on January 18. In both incidents, ... By maritimemagJanuary 22, 20200
