Rescuers saved about 3,000 migrants but found more than 50 dead on boats near the…
Author: Ships & Ports
Iranian fishing vessel and crew escape captivity off Somali coast
An Iranian fishing vessel and its crew have escaped after being held captive for five…
It is Hausas all the way in the maritime industry
Some stakeholders and Nigerians are beginning to raise eyebrows on President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointments into…
Nigerians, several others dead as two migrant boats capsize off Libya
A media based in London has reported that two boats carrying migrants capsized off the…
New Customs CG, Hameed Ali was Buhari’s Chief of Staff
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday approved the appointment of Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd) as the new…
Pirates attack boat, abduct monarchs, security escort in Bayelsa
Unidentified gunmen suspected to be sea pirates on Wednesday, attacked two passenger boats and kidnapped three…
Truckers suspend planned strike
Truckers under the aegis of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) said that they have…
NIMASA introduces new seafarers medical certification documents
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has introduced new seafarers medical certification documents in…
South African Commander seeks collaboration among African Navy for economic growth
The Operational Commander of South African Navy, Commander Dieter Jones has said that African countries must…
Nigerian economy slows in Q2
Growth in the Nigerian economy, Africa’s largest, slowed in the second quarter due to the slump…
45 ships expected at Lagos ports with petroleum products, foods
No fewer than 45 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected…
Chinese authorities detain 12 over Tianjin explosions
Chinese authorities have detained 12 people over the deadly explosions in Tianjin port on 12 August…