Industry groups warn of “serious shortage” of seafarers by 2026
The growing demand for standards of training, certification, and watch-keeping (STCW) certified officers could mean further 89,510 officers required by...
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Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire to strengthen maritime trade relations
The Nigerian Ports Authority has disclosed plans to strengthen economic relations with the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, most especially in...
Nigerian Navy hands over convicted pirates to Correctional Services
The Nigerian Navy has handed over the 10 pirates convicted by Federal High Court in Lagos for the hijack of...
WHO reports progress in the fight against tobacco epidemic
Many countries are making progress in the fight against tobacco, but a new World Health Organization report shows some are...
NPA determined to transform nation’s seaports – Management
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Mohammed Bello Koko has restated the commitment of the current Management...
Maritime Security: Naval Commands deploy 8 ships, 2 helicopters in sea exercise
The Nigerian Navy (NN) says that eight ships, two helicopters, Maritime Domain Awareness facilities and elements of the NN Sea...
Seafarers’ Happiness Index
The average SHI results showed happiness levels of seafarers for the first Quarter of 2021 at 6.46, ever so slightly...
MWUN commends NIMASA DG, others for prompt intervention to release kidnapped members
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has commended efforts of Dr. Bashir Jamoh, the Director General of the Nigerian...
Abducted 5 members of maritime workers union, others regain freedom
The eight Nigerians, among them five members of the Maritime Workers of Nigeria (MWUN) kidnaped by gunmen in Rivers State...
NIMASA DG condemns kidnap of 5 members of Maritime Workers Union in Rivers State
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has condemned in very strong terms...
