Pirates have launched a spate of attacks in the creeks of Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta region…
Author: Ships & Ports
FG to begin collection of toll at land borders
The Federal Government has concluded plans to introduce toll at Nigeria’s major border posts with neighbouring…
I did not anoint any candidate, says Jolapamo
Chairman, Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA), Chief Isaac Jolapamo has said that he did not at any…
Customs anti-smuggling unit seizes another 10,252 bags of smuggled rice
Less than one month after it recorded a massive seizure of over 11,264 bags of 50kg…
National Council of Transportation recommends nationwide ban commercial motorcycles
The use of motorcycles as commercial means of transport in Nigeria, popularly known as ‘Okada’ or…
Shippers’ Council mulls review of operational procedures at ports
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has said it was considering a review of processes and procedures of…
Falling oil prices won’t affect 2015 budget –Reps
The House of Representatives on Sunday dismissed fears that the falling crude oil prices would adversely…
MOL Tabletop Drill Prepares for Serious Incident: Scenario has product tanker collided in U.S. territorial sea
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that the company conducted a tabletop drill based on a…
European Shipping Week receives patronage of the European Parliament
European Shipping Week has been granted the European Parliament’s official patronage by its President, Mr Martin…
Maritime industry should be wary of increasingly likely terrorist attack
Shipping in general and oil tankers in particular should increase levels of security to counter the…
Maritime Cybersecurity: A Growing Threat Goes Unanswered
The maritime industry may be one of the oldest in the world, but in-depth reports issued…
Vietnamese oil tanker Sunrise confirmed to be hijacked
Police have confirmed that Vietnamese oil tanker Sunrise 689 was hijacked and robbed of a third…