MOWCA
24 Jan
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has signed an agreement with the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) to implement globally-accepted hydrographic standards in Nigeria and other member countries in West and Central Africa.
18 Jan
Industry stakeholders viewed the appointment of Prof. Charles Anosike as the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) as a round peg in a round hole. This is because, before the appointment, he was serving as the Director of the Directorate of Applied Meteorological Services (DAMS), one of the key directorates and engine rooms in the agency.Â
11 Dec
The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) will on Thursday induct the Secretary-General (SG) of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) as patron. His induction is part of programmes slated for this year's AMJON conference and awards in Lagos, where other dignitaries and stakeholders would be recognised for their laudable impacts…
4 Dec
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) is set to fully implement the uniform application of the Regional Maritime Fund (RMF) policy in 25 African countries by January.
16 Oct
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has emphasised that Africa is yet to fully capitalise on its marine resources and explore its 421 ports for investment and job creation.
9 Oct
Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other member countries of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) have been urged to tighten the enforcement of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) procedures on inland waterways transportation in the sub-region.
2 Oct
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has urged African governments to invest more in promoting security and dredging of waterway channels and removal of wrecks to facilitate navigation for sustainable trade.
8 May 2024
The Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr Paul Adalikwu, has secured additional support from the Sierra Leonean government to curb maritime accidents and promote safe navigation throughout the region.
24 Mar 2024
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has restated Nigeria’s commitment to preventing accidents and promoting safety on the nation’s waterways.
15 Mar 2024
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has appealed to the United States government to lift the restriction placed on some member countries allegedly involved in illicit shipping activities.
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