Maritime Education
NCCSC Commandant Commends CGC Adeniyi’s Support for Training Programmes
The Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC) Gwagwalada, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Kingsley Egwuh,...
Blue Economy: Unilorin Signs MoU With Switzerland
Prof. Wahab Egbewole, the Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has pledged to partner relevant bodies to promote Blue...
SHIPTALK: Dragging Anchor And How To Prevent It
“Dragging anchor” happens when a vessel drifts without holding power with no regards to the vessel being anchored; causing many...
SIFAX Boss Lauds Gerar University on Infrastructure, Donates Bus
Group Head, Corporate Communications, SIFAX Group( L); Mr Olumuyiwa Akande presenting a new bus on behalf...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is a Shipping Agent?
A shipping agent is a person who deals with the transactions of a ship in every port that the ship...
SHIPTALK: Responsibilities of Deck Officer When Ship is At Anchorage
The operation of a ship is a complex activity, especially when it is being carried out away from immediate help...
FOR THE RECORD: The State Of Affairs On Maritime Capacity Development In Nigeria
The Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (AMANO), acknowledges the establishment of Nigeria's Marine and Blue Economy ministry. We...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are “Let Go” and “Walk Back” Ship Anchoring Methods?
Anchoring is one of the very frequent operations on-board ships. A number of variables and external factors influence the duration...
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...
Maritime Academy Trains Over 24,000 Seafarers In Five Years
Despite growing concerns with regards to employment of seafarers, the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) Oron has revealed that it...
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