Maritime safety
NCDMB, Navy Collaborate On Vessel Compliance, Security In Maritime Operations
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigerian Navy have agreed to collaborate closely to enforce the...
BIMCO Force Majeure Clause 2022 Launched
The unforeseen events of recent years have demonstrated how beneficial it can be for parties to contractually “expect the unexpected”...
Ghana Set To Fine Vessels With Unvaccinated Crew
Ghana is set to fine vessels that have crew members or passengers that are not vaccinated against COVID-19 onboard, P&I...
Vessel Ran Aground After Master Fell Asleep In His Cabin
The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board (DMAIB) has published its report on the grounding of the coastal freighter Beaumaiden just...
South Africa Launches Satellites To Monitor Shipping Off Its Coastline
A new page has turned in South Africa’s maritime industry when a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape...
ICS And IMPA Shipping Guidance Can Help Curb Pilot Transfer Fatalities
A guide to maritime pilot transfer safety has been updated amid industry concerns about poorly rigged ladders causing severe injuries...
$500 Million Spent Annually To Keep Piracy At Bay In The Gulf Of Guinea
Piracy costs African countries in the Gulf of Guinea over $500 million annually in what is currently the world’s maritime...
Gulf Of Guinea Records Sharp Drop In Piracy Incidents In 2021 – IMB
The Gulf of Guinea recorded 34 incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery in 2021, a sharp drop from 81...
Nigerian Navy Reiterates Commitment To Protect Maritime Environment
The Nigerian Navy has reiterated its commitment to continue to secure the maritime environment for businesses to thrive in the...
NIWA Distributes Life Jackets To Boat Operators In Lagos
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) donated free life jackets to accredited Lagos boat operators in furtherance of its Corporate...
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