Strike Threat Puts US Ports on Alert
Eight marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in the United States could face disruption from 1 November as port watchmen threaten strike action over…
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Trump Administration Unveils $498m Port Upgrade Grants Across 19 States
The Trump administration has announced $498 million in federal grants for 35 port infrastructure projects across 19 US states, targeting ageing docks, cargo-handling equipment, fuel terminals and advanced maritime…
NIMASA, ITF Seal Landmark Deal to Boost Seafarers’ Mental Health
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have formalised a landmark partnership to promote the mental health and wellbeing of Nigerian…
Sri Lanka Rescues 40 Iranian Sailors from US-Sanctioned Tankers
Sri Lanka has coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from multiple commercial vessels in international waters off its coast and facilitated their return to Iran, the country’s Foreign…
Tanker Disabled in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Shipping Risks Escalate
Two new maritime security warnings have heightened concerns over commercial shipping in the Middle East after a tanker was disabled by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz and…
Maritime Cup 2026: Draws Hold Tuesday as 12 Teams Gear Up for Epic Showdown
The battle lines are about to be drawn as 12 maritime heavyweights prepare to unleash their football firepower in the 16th edition of the Ships & Ports Annual Maritime…
Customs Sets Sights on Africa’s Borderless Trade With CGC, C-PACT Conferences
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to push for a new era of interconnected African borders and seamless trade as it convenes two major conferences in Abuja this…
One Dead, Four Missing After Oil Rig Sinks Off Gabon Coast
One worker has died and four others remain missing after Borr Drilling’s Prospector 5 rig sank off the coast of Mayumba, Gabon, late on Saturday, with 115 people on…
Romania Blames Russia as Drone Strike Sinks Black Sea Ship, Kills Sailor
Romanian President Nicuşor Dan has accused Russia of escalating its war against Ukraine towards NATO’s eastern flank after a drone strike sank a cargo ship off Romania’s Black Sea…
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Oyetola: On the Crest of Maritime History
By Chima Nwana The introduction of the new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a bold step in the right direction. It…
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What the US Lifting of the 12-Year Vessel Restriction Means for Nigeria
By Nasir Anas Mohammed The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, recently announced that the United States Coast Guard has lifted the Condition of Entry…