International Maritime Organisation
3 Jan
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has urged member states to work together to ensure unhindered and safe global navigation of vessels as well as the protection and well-being of seafarers in the Red Sea area.
7 Dec
Boat mishaps have continued to occur in the nation’s inland waterways on a regular basis leading to avoidable loss of lives, and damage to property and the marine environment. Whenever these incidents happen, the usual response from government agencies is to offer condolences with added promise that something will be done. Nothing happens and then we wait for another boat mishap
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Stakeholders have tackled Nigeria’s lack of preparedness towards decarbonising its maritime industry in line with the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) move to address challenges posed by climate change, especially the GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions in the shipping industry.
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