President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday approved the appointment of Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd) as the new…
Author: Ships & Ports
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…
Cargo ship runs aground in Delaware River
Salvage efforts were underway Tuesday for a 324-foot cargo ship aground on the Delaware River. The…
Svitzer orders tugs for hot-climate markets
Svitzer has contracted Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyard for the construction of six tugs for delivery from Q4…
Bunker prices falling close to $200, nearing 10-year low
Global bunker fuel prices have continued to nosedive as they closed in on the $200-per metric…
About 3,000 rescued, 55 dead in Mediterranean in one day
Rescuers saved about 3,000 migrants but found more than 50 dead on boats near the coast…