Shanghai port handles slightly higher box volumes in February

China’s Shanghai port has handled marginally higher container volumes in February compared to the same month…

Floatel seeing continued strong demand for accommodation vessels

Floatel International says it is continuing to see strong demand for its vessels despite the challenging…

Why Dakuku Peterside does not qualify to head NIMASA

The type of impunity associated with the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan may be rearing…

NIMASA Executive Director, Agaba bought N70m land in Lekki with NIMASA’s funds, says estate agent

Suspended Executive Director, Maritime Safety and Shipping Development of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency…

Niger Delta pirates strike again, kidnap four tanker crew

At least four crewmembers have been kidnapped when a group of armed men hijacked a chemical…

Customs to upgrade NICIS platform to check illegal use of licenses by touts

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said it was working towards upgrading its single window platform…

Ooni appoints MWUN chief new Obalufe

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has appointed Comrade Idowu Olaniyi Adediwura as the…

Changes in NNPC illegal, Reps say

The House of Representatives yesterday continued its opposition to the ongoing changes at the Nigerian National…

Five migrants drown off Turkish coast

No fewer than five migrants, including a toddler, drowned when their boat capsized off Turkey’s Aegean…

Asian maritime crimes at 12-month low, says ReCAAP

The number of incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia has reached its lowest level…

Sri Lankan navy detains four Indian fishermen for poaching

The Sri Lanka Navy and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard nabbed four Indian fishermen yesterday for…

Former Odebrecht exec sentenced to 19-years in Petrobras bribery scandal

Marcelo Odebrecht, the former head of one of Brazil’s largest industrial conglomerates, was sentenced to 19…