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Herbal Remedies: Nutritionist Raises Safety Concerns
A Nutritionist, Mr Douglas Akuba, has raised concerns over the growing reliance on herbal remedies by many Nigerians, warning indiscriminate...
At 40, Our Success Story Rooted In Our Founder’s Vision, Sustained By People, Innovation, Indigenous Excellence –Iroghama Ogbeifun
For four decades, Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL) has been at the forefront of Nigeria's maritime industry, building a reputation for operational excellence, innovation and indigenous capacity development. Established in 1986 by Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, the company emerged at a...
Remains Of Seafarers Killed In Mayuree Naree Attack Repatriated
More than three and half months after the attack on the bulker Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz the...
COSCO Orders 24 Bulkers In $1.27bn Leasing Play
COSCO Shipping Development has unveiled orders for 24 dry bulk vessels worth RMB8.66bn ($1.27bn), deepening its ship leasing business with...
Seabird Exploration Adds West Africa Work To 2026 Schedule
Marine seismic specialist SeaBird Exploration, part of SED Energy Holdings, has secured a contract for ocean bottom node (OBN) source...
Suez Canal Will Raise Surcharge Fees as It Still Looks to Increase Transits
The Suez Canal Authority has posted its first wide-ranging rate increases in the form of revised surcharges for transits in...
Vard Lands Record $800M Order for Deep-Sea Research Vessel
Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has signed a contract with research organization Inkfish for the design and construction of a deep-sea research...
MSC Group Buys Into World’s Fastest-Growing Tanker Owner
MSC’s Gianluigi Aponte is diversifying horizontally and vertically with a chunky stake in tanker owner Sinokor and a long-term concession...
UN Shipping Body Pushes ‘Safe Maritime Corridor’ Plan to Evacuate Ships Trapped West of Hormuz
The UN International Maritime Organization is moving to establish a safe-passage framework for commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,...
The neglected ex-seafarers of the liquidated NNSL
The recent occasion of the 2026 World Seafarers Day celebration offered yet another opportunity to remember those who served on...
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