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A Captain's thoughts on challenges of crew change during COVID-19 malady
File Photo: Capt. Tajudeen Alao, President, Nigerian Association of Master Mariners addressing a meeting of the associationBy Captain Tajudeen AlaoCrew change at this time of the...
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APM Terminals staff tests positive for COVID-19
An employee of APM Terminals Apapa has tested positive for COVID-19. The last time the worker was at the port was April 16, 2020 but his COVID-19 infection was confirmed on April 27.A statement issued...
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IMO, WCO, others sign agreement for maritime digitalization to support flow...
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the World Customs Organisation (WCO), the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the International Organization for Standardization have signed...
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#MayDay: MWUN will resist attempts on salary cuts, workers’ right to annual...
Prince Adewale Adeyanju, President General of the Maritime Workers Union of NigeriaThe Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) would not accept any pay cuts and attempt by management of companies...
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COVID-19: Master mariners extol virtual learning at Maritime Academy of Nigeria
File Photo: The ICT Lab of the Maritime Academy of NigeriaCadets at the Maritime Academy of Nigeria in Oron, Akwa Ibom are making a good use of the times as they still attend classes and take their...
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#MayDay: “We salute your courage and verve,” Mission writes seafarers,...
Chief Adebayo Sarumi, Chairman, Management Board of the Mission to Seafarers, LagosThe Mission to Seafarers, Lagos celebrates with workers on the International Labour Day, and has sent a message of...
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#MayDay: Shipowner lauds seafarers for sustaining international trade
Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho, Chairman/Chief Executive Genesis Shipping Worldwide CompanyA ship owner, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho, has commended seafarers for sustaining economies as they operate on board...
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#WorkersDay: Welfare Board, Master Mariners appreciate seafarers, maritime...
File PhotoAs the world marks the 2020 International Labour Day, appreciation have come from the National Association of Master Mariners (NAMM) and the National Seafarers Welfare Board of Nigeria...
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Maritime Workers Union seeks inclusion in COVID-19 Ports Committee
*Wants members educated on how to stay safePrince Adewale Adeyanju, President General of MWUNThe Maritime Worker Union of Nigeria (MWUN) wants a representative of the Union to be part of an...
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Warm greetings to Captain Femi Ogunseyin and Chief Engineer, and the rest of the crew.Vessel in Cotonou, Benin Republic en route Warri, Delta State, Nigeria to discharge her cargo.The seafarers are on...
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COVID-19 Pandemic: NIWA issues new guidelines for water transportation, jetty...
*Passengers must board immediately on arrival, use hand sanitizer and wear face-maskFloating Jetty, Marina LagosThe National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Lagos Area Office has issued fresh...
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Nigerian Shippers’ Council begins phased resumption for staff
*Council to fumigate offices and staff buses at weekendBarr. Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers' Council The Nigerian Shippers’ Council would begin a phased resumption to office with...
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Insights & Thoughts: Nigerian Merchant Navy fast fading away without an Act...
Rear Admiral Siempre Ombo(Rtd)Again, Rear Admiral Siempre Ombo (Rtd) has stated that except the Nigerian Merchant Navy is constitutionally recognized and established, seafarers would continue to live...
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Public Health Scare: Our activities have nothing to do with dead fishes along...
Residents along the Atlantic coastline in Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Akwa Ibom have reported massive death of croaker fish species since February, raising concerns of increased toxicity of the...
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Hand Hygiene Day: “Nurses and midwives, clean care is in your hands!”
Celebrated every year on 5 May, Hand Hygiene Day mobilizes people around the world to increase adherence to hand hygiene in health care facilities, thus protecting health care workers and patients from...
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Dockers/Seafarers’ Well-being: MWUN charges Port terminals "adhere to...
*Condemns situation where dockers buy hand sanitizers to keep safe at work Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, President General, Maritime Workers Union of NigeriaThe Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria...
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Dockers to withdraw services at PTOL if terminal fails on PPE provision in...
*Union says no dialogue after seven days ultimatumDockers would stop work at the PTOL terminal in Port Harcourt, Rivers in the next seven days if the terminal fails to provide protective...
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ATBOWATON embraces NIWA’s new operating guidelines, but passengers bear...
File Photo from OnepageAfrica ArchivesThe new operating guidelines for boat and jetty operations as given by the National Inland Waterways Authority(NIWA) has been well received to ensure public health...
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COVID-19: GMD SIFAX Group gives recovery strategies for businesses
GMD SIFAX Group, Mr. Adekunle OyinloyeThe Group Managing Director, SIFAX Group, Mr. Adekunle Oyinloye, has urged businesses to build resilience and staying power as a strategy to survive the current...
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MWUN to shut down seaports over arrest of 20 dockers by Gov Wike
File Photo from OnePageAfrica ArchivesThe Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has threatened to shut the nation's seaports over what it described as "unlawful arrest" of 20 dockworkers while...
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