The United Kingdom has called for urgent international collaboration to help Nigeria tackle human trafficking challenge…
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Islamic terror group, Abu Sayyaf, kills Vietnamese seafarer
A Vietnamese seafarer who was kidnapped on February 19 by Abu Sayyaf, an affiliate to the…
Trump’s budget cuts worry US ports
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) voiced its concern over the potential of significant cuts…
Malta seizes container loaded with 300kg of cocaine
Maltese Customs inspectors have seized more than 300kg of cocaine while inspecting a container at Malta…
Senator laments huge expenses on food imports
The chairman, Senate committee on Air Force, Senator Duro Faseyi, has stressed the need for government…
32 refugees killed in helicopter attack on boat in Yemen
At least 32 Somali refugees have been killed in an attack on a boat off the…
Greek flag loses 62 ships
The fleet registered under the Greek flag saw a significant loss of 62 ships during the year…
Seven missing after Turkish cargo vessel sinks off Libya
Seven crew members are missing after a Turkish cargo vessel sank off the Libyan coast on…
Bourbon loses $299.1m in 2016 in worst crisis for offshore marine in 40 years
Offshore vessel owner Bourbon reported a hefty loss of EUR279.6m ($299.1m) for 2016 in what it…
China newbuilding orders in January-February period spike 133%
Newbuilding orders at Chinese shipyards have risen strongly over the first two months of this year…
Hong Kong port recovers with 26% rise in container volumes
Coming off a very low base set in 2016, Hong Kong Port saw February throughput spike…
Ship broker Clarksons eyes acquisitions
Shipping firm Clarksons is “keeping an eye out” for potential acquisitions as it sees signs of…