Life At Sea: A tough crew change experience
On our ‘Life At Sea’ series today, Female Nigerian Seafarer, Uchechi Okoronkwo, who is a 3rd engineer on board a vessel, shares…
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2021 World Maritime Day theme – “Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future”
"Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future" has been selected as the World Maritime Day theme for 2021, reflecting a clear need…
UASC calls for immediate suspension of Peak Season Surcharge
The Union of African Shippers’ Councils (UASC) has called for the immediate suspension of Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) imposed by…
NDLEA uncovers 40ft container of tramadol in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered another 40ft container loaded with tramadol and other banned drugs…
Integrated Oil and Gas Ltd loses Group Finance Officer
The Group Chief Finance Officer of Integrated Oil and Gas Ltd., Mr Julius Sunday Akinwusi, aged 56, has passed away.…
Convention on Ballast Water Management extends to Hong Kong
Ships flagged to Hong Kong, China - the fourth largest flag Administration in the world by shipping tonnage
will now be…
#MayDay: Shipowner lauds seafarers for sustaining international trade
A ship owner, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho, has commended seafarers for sustaining economies as they operate on board ships moving…
NPA says demurrage remains suspended at seaport terminals
Seaport terminal operators are to continue with the directives to suspend all applicable terminal storage fees on consignments…
Shippers’ Council gives directive for demurrage suspension during COVID-19 lockdown
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council(NSC) on Friday directed that shipping companies should suspend demurrage charges during the…
Nicols’ thoughts on Port Concession Agreement 2006
By Jonathan Nicol
The Port Concession Agreement of 2006 is a failed document coupled with policy collapse.
The Concessioners…