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…

Bahamas Launches IMO Re-Election Campaign

he following are remarks by the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin, Minister of Transport and Aviation, MP…

Niger Delta Militants kidnap Police Gunboat, Kill Policemen and Abduct 6 Oil Workers in Bayelsa

Deadly armed militants in the Niger Delta region at the weekend continued to unleash attacks on…

Upholding safety practices in water transportation

The fact that natural causes may not be completely ruled out of causes of accidents should…

Turkey’s help for Mogadishu port

The Somali government’s grand vision for Mogadishu port under its new Turkish managers sees modern container…