The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Kevin Okonna as the acting Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) in Oron, Akwa Ibom, following the resignation of Commodore Duja Effedua (rtd). Okonna’s appointment is effective immediately, as announced in a statement issued by Mrs. Domo Umoekpe, Head of Public Affairs at the Academy. This appointment, … Read more
Despite various initiatives aimed at improving safety, security, and overall operations, Nigeria’s maritime industry continues to struggle with deep-rooted issues such as corruption, inefficiency, and limited resources, severely impacting its global competitiveness. In 2024, Nigeria’s ports ranked a disappointing 183rd out of 185 countries worldwide in terms of operational efficiency. The Sea Empowerment Research Centre … Read more
A devastating cargo ship incident off the coast of the Philippines has left one crew member dead and two others still missing. The Philippine-flagged vessel, Jerlyn Kathness, was struck by large waves and sank in the San Bernardino Strait near the island of Samar on Monday. Bryhl Amay, the commander of the Coast Guard station, … Read more