Boat Accidents: Mariners want passengers, operators to take more safety responsibility
The recent almost weekly boat accidents claiming as many lives as 17 in one case, have beamed the light of...
STOAN congratulates new Minister of Transportation
The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has felicitated with the new Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Jaji Sambo,...
World’s first electric fast ferry is here
MS Medstraum, the world’s first fully electric and zero-emission fast ferry classed as a high-speed craft, has embarked on the...
New transportation ministers assume office, pledge optimum performance
The new Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, has pledged to give his best towards achieving President Muhammadu Buhari’s Infrastructure Development...
MWUN loses Chief Accountant Olorunsola
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has announced the death of the Union’s Chief Accountant, Comrade Timothy Olufemi Olorunsola....
Pirates didn’t invade Ibaka beach – Nigerian Navy
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, has described reports of alleged invasion of the beach by...
NIMASA to deploy 2 special mission Aircraft to fight oil theft – Jamoh
Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has given assurances that two special...
A new threat – cyber piracy- has emerged
By Emmanuel Maiguwa The first significant Cyber Piracy was recorded in 2019 on ships sailing to New York, which raised...
NIMASA tasks marine surveyors on integrity, professionalism, mentorship to promote maritime safety
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has charged marine surveyors on the importance of ensuring unwavering integrity and...
Akinsoji’s thoughts on incessant boat accidents in Nigeria
By Olu Akinsoji I am concerned that the series of mishap in the waterways have not attracted serious attention of...
