China abolishes regulation on garbage disposal from ships

China’s Ministry of Transportation (MOT) has decided to abolish the regulation which requires ocean-going vessels to…

India disposes of Alang hazardous waste from shipbreaking

All hazardous waste generated at Alang shiprecycling facilities is being disposed of “in a safe and environmentally…

Bourbon laid-up offshore fleet increases to 104 vessels

Offshore vessel owner Bourbon has increased its laid-up fleet to 104 vessels as activity in the…

Shipping industry buoyed by China data

The international shipping sector is banking on forecasts that predict growth in the China-led trade of…

Wärtsilä joins Seabin Project in battle against ocean plastics

The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with the Seabin Project to join their…

PHOTOS: Wike holds airport reception for Osinbajo

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday held an airport reception for Acting President Yemi Osinbajo…

Nigerian Customs Service promotes 1,561 junior officers

The Comptroller General of  the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) has approved the promotion…

Saraki: No provision for repair of Abuja airport in 2017 budget

Senate President Bukola Saraki says no provision was made for the repair of the runway of…

Enelamah: Free Trade Zones attract $20bn investments, 200,000 jobs

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, Thursday said oil and gas free…

PHOTOS: Navy arrests suspected oil thieves with wooden boats

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently received twelve suspected oil thieves, a vessel MV…

Nigeria Customs hands out seized items to IDPs

The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over seized items, including food and clothes and toiletries, as…

Cabotage: Nigerian economy losing greatly to non-implementation— Afolabi

The Nigerian economy is losing growth due to non-implementation of the Cabotage law, which adversely affects…