Expert Says Eastern Ports Have High Revenue, Employment Potential — A maritime expert, Dr. Babalola James, says Nigeria’s eastern seaports have the potential to generate huge revenue and create employment if adequately developed and supported. James, who…
U.S. Seizes Nigerian-owned Supertanker over Alleged Crude Theft
The United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational crimes. The vessel, a 20-year-old Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) with IMO Number…
MARAN unveils book to celebrate individuals, institutions shaping maritime landscape
MARAN unveils book to celebrate individuals, institutions shaping maritime landscape The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) MARAN has launched a landmark publication to highlight notable individuals and institutions shaping Nigeria’s maritime sector. The publication, “Fifty Drivers of the…
Dangote Refinery Clarifies Feedstock Imports, Reaffirms High-Quality Petrol Production
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed recent media reports alleging that it is importing finished petrol with high sulphur content into Nigeria, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, the company explained that, as…
UN ‘High Seas’ Treaty Clears Ratification Threshold, to Enter Into Force in January
© Ocean Image Bank/Hannes Klost A sea lion swims past a starfish, highlighting the vibrant biodiversity of marine ecosystems. By Vibhu Mishra A landmark UN treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity on the high seas has now met the required…
Chevron, Intels Boost Human Capital for Nigeria’s Maritime Sector as 39 Graduates Start New Cadetship Programme
Nigeria’s maritime sector received a significant boost on Friday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as 39 young graduates embarked on their journey toward professional cadetship under a Nigerian Content-Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) programme jointly driven by Chevron Nigeria Limited and…
Nigeria’s President Tinubu Commissions ‘MT Iyaloja’ WAGL’s 40,000 CBM LPG Vessel
Applauds Role of Executing Partners in Africa’s Clean Energy Transition WAGL LPG Fleet Vessel Capacity now 162,000 CBM Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has affirmed that Nigeria is poised to deliver clean and sustainable energy solutions not just in-country…
Marine Platforms Expands Fleet with Two High-Capacity Vessels to Boost Nigeria’s Deepwater Capacity
As part of its commitment to strengthening local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Marine Platforms Limited (MPL) has expanded its offshore fleet with the acquisition of two high-capacity vessels — the HQ1200 and the African Pioneer. The investments…
MARAN raises alarm over environmental, health conditions in Apapa, Tin Can
MARAN raises alarm over environmental, health conditions in Apapa, Tin Can The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has voiced concerns about deteriorating environmental and health conditions around major industrial zones in the Apapa and Tin Can Island axis.…
NSML Wins Maritime Excellence Award, Reaffirms Commitment to Capacity Building
Photo caption: Mutiu Olayiwola (4th left), Manager Finance and Corporate Services, NSML, receives the Maritime Excellent Service Award on behalf of NSML during the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) Conference in Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, Friday. NLNG Shipping and…
