by oitamarine | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
IntroductionNigeria is one of Africa’s biggest maritime hubs, with oil and gas exports heavily dependent on shipping. To protect local operators and encourage indigenous participation in coastal trade, the Nigerian Cabotage Act (2003) was introduced. For shipowners,...
by oitamarine | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Maritime security remains one of the most important concerns for offshore operators, vessel owners, and oil and gas companies in Nigeria. The Gulf of Guinea, stretching from Lagos to Port Harcourt and beyond, is a high-risk area where piracy, sea robbery, and...
by oitamarine | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006), often referred to as the Seafarers’ Bill of Rights, is one of the most important international agreements governing the welfare, working conditions, and rights of seafarers worldwide. For Nigerian ship crew members and vessel...
by oitamarine | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction Nigeria’s economy depends heavily on shipping and maritime transport. From oil and gas exports to bulk cargo imports, vessels remain the backbone of trade and offshore operations. But not every company owns a ship — that’s where vessel chartering in...
by oitamarine | Aug 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) continues to shape the future of global shipping with new rules designed to promote safety, environmental protection, and efficiency across the maritime industry. For shipowners in 2025, compliance is not optional — it is...
by oitamarine | Aug 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Nigerian maritime sector is one of the fastest-growing in Africa, offering lucrative opportunities for shipowners, cargo operators, oil service companies, and logistics firms. However, before you can operate legally, you must first understand how to get a shipping...
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