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Industry bodies want better standards for dangerous goods transport,…
The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) and the International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods…
Highlights of the IUCN World Conservation of Nature programme
On the final day of the Congress, Members approved 14 motions and four governance motions.
They further: agreed on the…
Ministerial calls for global agreement on marine litter, plastic pollution
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The draft ministerial statement calls on UNEA to establish an intergovernmental negotiating committee towards…
Maersk orders carbon-neutral methanol-powered fleet
Danish container shipping giant Maersk revealed plans to add to its fleet a total of eight large ocean-going container vessels…
Sulphur Cap 2020: Costly environmental regulations boost ship scrapping
Costly environmental regulations recently introduced by the UN maritime body International Maritime Organization (IMO) are among…
Turtle conservation efforts in Akassa Kingdom
By Capt. Roselyn Kete
As an indigene of Sangana Akassa Kingdom of Bayelsa State and a master mariner, the marine environment is…
COVID-19: SIFAX Boss advocates upgraded university ICT infrastructure
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic that slowed down teaching and learning in the country’s educational institutions, Dr. Taiwo…
Customs intercepts Pangolin scales, Elephant tusks worth N22.3bn in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted pangolin scales and elephant tusks worth N22.3 billion in Lagos.
Singapore remains world’s leading maritime centre
Singapore has been ranked as the top global shipping centre for the eighth year running, a new report found.
Determining factors for safety and seaworthiness of a vessel- Capt.…
Vessels are generally required to be maintained to be in safe and seaworthy condition to be certified to trade.