Five Dead, 41 Missing as Ferry Catches Fire Off Indonesian Coast
At least five people have died and 41 others remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Indonesia’s Madura Island, prompting a major search and…
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Lekki Port, NDLEA Strengthen Alliance Against Drug Trafficking
The management of Lekki Port has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to strengthen port security and combat illicit drug trafficking…
Shippers’ Council Moves to Fast-Track Kebbi Inland Dry Port
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has stepped up efforts to accelerate the commencement of the Tsamiya Inland Dry Port in Kebbi State following talks with Governor Nasir Idris on…
NIMASA, Mission to Seafarers Deepen Partnership on Seafarers’ Welfare
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare and professional development of Nigerian seafarers through closer collaboration with the Mission to…
Customs Wins Commonwealth Gold Award for CSR Initiative
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has won the Commonwealth Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Gold Award for its flagship Customs Cares initiative, earning international recognition for its community…
London Overtakes Felixstowe as UK’s Top Container Port
UK ports handled 428.3 million tonnes of freight in 2025, down by less than 1% from the previous year, as strong container growth helped offset declines in bulk cargo…
Nigerian Navy Rescues Two Teenagers After Bayelsa Boat Capsize
Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Formoso have rescued two teenagers after their wooden boat capsized in Egweama Community, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.…
WACT Expands Scholarship Scheme to 193 Beneficiaries
West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has awarded scholarships to 52 new beneficiaries, expanding its education support scheme to a total of 193 students. The latest beneficiaries include…
Saudi Arabia Pushes for New Red Sea Maritime Coalition Amid Houthi Shipping Threat
Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition to protect international shipping and energy supply routes in the Red Sea, as escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed…
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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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The Rise and Transition to Glory of NPA’s Paul (Texas) Erakhifu
By Ikechukwu Onyemekara From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on October 17, 1994 (the month of his birth) as a junior…