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Reps Summon Navy, Customs, Others Over Recovered Assets 

  The House of Representatives has summoned officials of the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Police Force and Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)…

121 Attacks, 24 Seafarers Killed as Iran War Escalates Maritime Threat

  Commercial shipping has come under mounting fire in the eight-month war between the US, Israel and Iran, with 121 attacks recorded across the Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Gulf and…

Sierra Leone Launches National Shipping Venture as Africa Moves to Build Indigenous Fleets

  Sierra Leone has launched a new national shipping venture as governments across Africa step up efforts to build domestic fleets, strengthen maritime capacity and reduce reliance on foreign carriers.…

Maritime Cup Draw Sparks Fierce Rivalry as Organisers Crack Down on Mercenaries 

  Twelve teams have been drawn into three groups for the 16th edition of the Annual Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Competition, with the organisers vowing to clamp down on…

NEPC Urges Exporters to Tighten Documentation to Avoid Disputes, Rejection

  The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has urged non-oil exporters to strengthen documentation and conduct pre-shipment inspections to prevent trade disputes and the rejection of Nigerian goods in international…

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…

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…

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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…

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