Interferry applauds IMO move to consider ballast water exemption

Interferry has praised a decision at last week’s meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee…

Sustained response to Somalia piracy requires effective State governance – UN political chief

While noting the progress made to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia, the United Nations…

Looking after seafarers through storms and heavy weather

When port chaplain Colum Kelly arrived at the Port of Immingham the morning after last December’s…

Quality control of bunkers – IMO takes a step in the right direction

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to consider introducing measures to improve controls of bunkers…

Maritime Workers Kick against Plan to Designate INTELS a National Terminal

Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) urged the federal government to jettison its plan to designate…

NISA: Contestants trade words over Lagos Coordinator post

Managing Director of C & I Leasing Plc, Emeka Ndu has accused some unidentified persons in…

Shippers bemoan cargo loss to neighboring countries

The Shippers’ Association of Lagos State (SALS) yesterday said Nigeria has lost a large number of…

Maritime security: NIMASA rolls out strategies to combat oil theft, sea-related crimes

In a bid to further secure the nation’s maritime domain and stem the tide of piracy,…

Senate passes bill to save border communities

The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill, which is aimed at bringing development to the nation’s…

Malaysian firm wins $39m Nigeria FPSO extension contract

Malaysian floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel specialist Yinson Holdings has secured a $39m one-year…

IMO publishes Ebola infographic for ships and ports

As concerns grow over the possibility of seafarers and ship passengers being infected with the deadly…

ISPS Code: NIMASA to shut down non-compliant ports

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Wednesday threatened to shut down ports not…