The use of motorcycles as commercial means of transport in Nigeria, popularly known as ‘Okada’ or…
Author: Ships & Ports
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…