Maritime Education
Grimaldi Foundation, World Maritime University Ink Sponsorship Agreement
Recently, the World Maritime University (WMU) and the Grimaldi Foundation signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on two annual fellowships...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who are seafarers?
Seafarers are all persons, apart from the master, who are employed, engaged or working on board a Danish ship and...
Nigerian Maritime University Workers Suspend Industrial Action
Academic and non-academic staff of the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State have...
AT 2021 GRADUATION: WMU President Charges Graduates: “Oceans Are A Precious Resource, Make Sure You Do Your Best To Protect Them
Precisely on 31 October, graduates from the Master of Science in Maritime Affairs and the PhD programme participated in the...
Seafarer Happiness Increases To Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Highlights The Risks Of An Exodus From The Industry
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report from The Mission to Seafarers has been published for the third quarter of 2021....
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why Do Some Seafarers Quit Their Jobs at Sea?
While maritime workers reap high rewards, and the life of being a seaman is an appealing prospect to many young...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is a Tanktainer and what is it used for?
Tanktainer is the name given for a tank container. Now, what is a tank container? Imagine a sturdy, rectangular metal...
LASWA Begins Water Safety, Swimming Lessons For Riverine Schools
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Monday said it had started a week-long water safety class and swimming training...
Sea-Intelligence: Two-Thirds of All Containerships Are Behind Schedule
Global port congestion and backlogs continue to play havoc on liner schedules. According to new data from Sea-Intelligence schedule reliability...
Maritime Academy To Commercialise Facilities To Boost IGR – Rector
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron in Akwa Ibom, has concluded plans to commercialise its facilities to boost its...
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