Fire Kills 25 Aboard Cargo Ship at Chinese Port
A fire aboard a cargo ship docked for maintenance at a major Chinese port has killed 25 people, state media reported. The ship, identified as the Ocean Melody, is…
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Five Dead, 86 Missing After Fire Engulfs Philippines Ferry
At least five people have died and 86 remain missing after a fire engulfed a passenger ferry off the Philippines, the country’s coastguard said. The MV June Aster was…
Houthis Seize Strategic Yemen Port Near Red Sea Gateway
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, bringing the group to within 75km of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a…
Customs Seizes ₦43.6bn Haul Of Cannabis, Codeine, Drones
The Nigeria Customs Service has seized prohibited and expired goods worth ₦43.59 billion, including 7,624 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa, 169,998 bottles of codeine syrup and 108 high-definition dual-camera drones.…
Oyetola Woos Danish Investors to Nigeria’s Marine, Blue Economy
Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on Danish investors and businesses to take advantage of the vast investment opportunities in Nigeria’s marine and…
Nigeria Customs, Cameroon Move to End Double Border Checks
The Nigeria Customs Service and Cameroon Customs Administration have commenced moves to end duplicate customs checks at the Mfum-Ekok border and speed up the movement of goods and travellers…
Samsung Demands $186m From CMA CGM Over COVID-19 Shipping Charges
Samsung Electronics America is seeking at least $186 million from CMA CGM in a complaint filed with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), accusing the French shipping giant of…
Filipino Seafarers Repatriated After Refusing To Sail Through Strait Of Hormuz
Ten Filipino seafarers have been safely repatriated after exercising their right to refuse to sail through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened security risks in the region. The seafarers,…
Congestion, Vessel Delays Hit US Container Ports
Container terminals at several major US gateways are facing vessel delays, with waiting times reaching up to 18 hours in Charleston and 12 hours in Los Angeles, according to…
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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…