Maritime Education
SHIPTALK: The Shipping Agent?
A shipping agent is a person who deals with the transactions of a ship in every port that the ship...
Dangers of Flags of Convenience (FOC) To Seafarers
Flags of convenience or FOC is a business practice under which ship’s owners register their ships in a nation that...
SHIPTALK : Cargo Theft As A Billion-Dollar Problem
The marine industry loses billions to cargo theft and cargo loss each year. Meanwhile, new technology is proving to be...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who Is A Shipper?
A shipper is a person who is entrusted with the responsibility of transportation of goods and commodities. In the shipping...
On Women in Maritime Day, IMO Promotes Networking for Gender Equality
For the second annual International Day for Women in Maritime, IMO has focused on "mobilizing networks for gender equality," inviting...
Dangers of Flags of Convenience (FOC) To Seafarers
Flags of convenience or FOC is a business practice under which ship’s owners register their ships in a nation that...
Seafarers Happiness Index Declines In Q1 Reversing Gains In 2022
The Mission to Seafarers released the Seafarers Happiness Index report for Q1 2023, which shows a decline in overall happiness...
Nigeria Maritime University Matriculates 735 Students
The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state has matriculated 735 students into...
The World’s Cargo Vessels Are Aging: Are Maritime Workers At Risk?
Cargo vessels serve as the backbone of global trade, transporting goods across the world’s oceans. However, many of these vessels...
Heavier Fog Will Affect Shipping Safety – Study
The Arctic is going to become easier to navigate as the ice recedes, but it is also going to have...
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