Troops of Operation Base 2 have thwarted an attempted hijack of a vessel in the restive…
Author: Ships & Ports
14 Italy-bound migrants found dead, 5,700 rescued
14 bodies have been recovered and about 5,700 people have been saved in Mediterranean Sea migrant…
Usoro backs establishment of new national carrier
Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mrs Mfon Usoro, on Friday…
26 fishermen held since 2012 freed by Somali pirates
The crew of a fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates four and a half years ago…
Nigeria winning war against sea pirates – Navy
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, says the navy has reduced incessant attacks on…
JTF frees kidnap victim, foils another abduction in Niger Delta
The Joint Military Operation in the Niger Delta on Friday said it had freed a kidnap…
EU moves against illegal migration from Nigeria, other African countries
European Union(EU) leaders agreed on Friday to curb illegal migration from African countries with the aim…
Oil price down cycle ‘nearing end’, says Saudi minister
Saudi Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih said Sunday that the current down cycle of crude prices is…
Customs mgt commends CAC Tin Can for due diligence
The management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commended the Area Controller, Tin Can Island…
FOU Zone ‘A’ records N1.2bn worth of seizures in nine months
The Federal Operations Unit Zone (FOU) A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it impounded…
Denmark to initiate study on unmanned ships
The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has taken a step toward the masterless ships as it is…
Britain monitors Russian warships sailing to Mediterranean
U.K. warships are monitoring a Russian aircraft-carrier group sailing past Britain’s eastern coast to the Mediterranean…