SCAN 2025 Maritime Summit Set to Address Growing Threat of Marine Debris

SCAN 2025 Maritime Summit Set to Address Growing Threat of Marine Debris

 

The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) will hold its 2025 summit today at the Rockview Hotel in Apapa, Lagos.

This year’s summit, themed “Marine Debris: The Danger Ahead,” will focus on the escalating crisis of marine pollution and its serious implications for the maritime industry, ocean health, and coastal communities.

SCAN President, Moses Ebosele, stated that the association is committed to promoting sustainable practices in Nigeria’s maritime sector and raising awareness about the increasing threat posed by marine debris.

Citing global research, he noted that millions of tons of plastic waste enter the oceans annually, posing severe risks to marine life, human health, and long-term economic stability.

Ebosele emphasized that the summit will serve as a platform for open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collective action.

He described marine debris as not only an environmental hazard but also a significant socioeconomic challenge that could destabilize key sectors of Nigeria’s maritime economy.

According to him, the summit aims to unite government officials, industry leaders, environmental advocates, and maritime stakeholders in the fight against marine pollution.

The event is expected to draw top dignitaries and sector leaders. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will attend as the Special Guest of Honour. Captain Tajudeen Alao, President of the National Association of Master Mariners, will serve as the Guest Speaker.

Other prominent attendees include the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho; Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Pius Akutah and the Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, among others.

Ebosele called on all relevant stakeholders to participate in the summit and contribute to shaping actionable solutions for a cleaner marine environment. He stressed that collective commitment is essential to developing effective strategies that safeguard the nation’s maritime future and protect the marine ecosystem for generations to come.

SCAN, a professional body of journalists covering the maritime sector, remains dedicated to promoting responsible reporting, fostering industry development, and advocating for environmental stewardship within the shippin and blue economy space.