Tanker Crew Arrested Over Crude Oil Theft

Tanker Crew Arrested Over Crude Oil Theft

The captain and 18 crew members of oil tanker, MT Strovolos have been detained by the Indonesian Navy on suspicion of stealing nearly 300,000 barrels of crude oil. According to World Maritime News, the Bahamas-flagged tanker was seized by the...
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Crewing Costs Rise Due To Vaccination Delays

Crewing Costs Rise Due To Vaccination Delays

Crewing costs are rising and crew shortages are beginning to be seen due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and vaccination delays, warns crewing agency Danica Crewing Services. “Not unexpectedly … when there is a shortage the cost goes up and we...
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All-Women Crew Tanker Makes History

All-Women Crew Tanker Makes History

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the vessel from JNPT Liquid Berth Jetty in a virtual ceremony held on Saturday, March 6, 2021. “SCI has been a pioneer in employing women seafarers onboard its vessels and has implemented various initiat...
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Maritime Stakeholders Implore US, UK,  UAE, Others On Crew Change Crisis

Maritime Stakeholders Implore US, UK, UAE, Others On Crew Change Crisis

Thirteen countries have committed to facilitating crew changes and achieving key worker designation for seafarers, following a virtual ministerial summit hosted by the UK government July 9, 2020. This step is said to represent a significant progres...
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Ambassador, NIMASA Facilitate Release Of Nigerian Crew In Equatorial Guinea

Ambassador, NIMASA Facilitate Release Of Nigerian Crew In Equatorial Guinea

The Nigerian-flagged vessel, MV CHARIS, which was attacked by unknown assailants on May 5 and subsequently rescued by the Spanish Navy and handed over to Equatorial Guinea, has been released. A statement issued by Isichei Osamgbi, Head, Corporate Communication...
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Air Peace Passengers Laud Crew Over Hoax Bomb Threat

Air Peace Passengers Laud Crew Over Hoax Bomb Threat

Passengers on Wednesday commended the crew of Air Peace Flight P4 7121 for prioritising their safety and returning to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja after receiving information that there was an explosive on board the aircraft. A statement iss...
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Six crew kidnapped from cargo ship off Nigeria

Six crew kidnapped from cargo ship off Nigeria

Six crew members have been kidnapped from a general cargo vessel off Nigeria, according to ICC International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) report. Pirates boarded an unidentified ship while it was underway around 21 nautical miles south of Nigerian Coast on May 1...
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