Seafarers
12 Feb
New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has highlighted a disturbing rise in seafarers and vessel abandonment by ship owners, with Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific leading the trend in 2024.
18 Sep
As the global maritime sector transforms, industry leaders have emphasised the technological readiness of seafarers, both globally and in Nigeria, to navigate the dual challenges of decarbonisation and digitalisation in the shipping industry.
22 Aug 2024
seafarers The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said it is reviewing the existing Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Centurion University, India, to ensure the 296 students enrolled receive sufficient training to make them globally competitive. The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, in a statement, reaffirmed the agency's…
22 May 2024
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched the reviewed minimum wage document for Nigerian Seafarers, developed in line with the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched the reviewed minimum wage document for Nigerian Seafarers, developed in line with the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
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