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NIMASA intends to inform International Oil Companies (IOCs) and other regulatory bodies in the maritime sector to ensure compliance with this Notice.

In a recent ruling a judge of the Nigerian Federal High Court held that there is no limitation period in any cause of action within the admiralty jurisdiction which is enforceable in rem.

The shipping industry is a vital part of any nation's economy, serving as the backbone of global trade and domestic logistics.

The Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund ("the Fund") was established by the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 20031. The Fund was established for the purpose of developing...

The Nigerian media space went agog on Monday the 14th of November, 2022 when the news of the arrest and arraignment of the crew of Rogue Vessel also Known as MT Heroic Idun broke.

In shipping adventures, calamities such as damage, loss of lives and goods may occur.

The Maritime Practice Group of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), a leading maritime law firm in Nigeria with over 45 years of existence and the brain behind the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage)...

A shipping company engages in cargo transport, ship ownership, and operations.

Maritime transport remains the backbone of global trade, carrying over 80% of merchandise worldwide. Shipping fleets are not only commercial assets but also instruments of economic power and geopolitical influence.

Commercial transactions in Nigeria, particularly the importation of goods, are predominantly conducted via maritime transport.

Commercial shipping contracts are specialized agreements that play a crucial role in the global transportation of goods by sea...

Importation is a business operation that involves acquiring commercial consumable goods

Mortgaging a ship is a form of security wherein a ship owner ("Mortgagor") gives to the lender ("Mortgagor") ...

Lagos is launching a €410 million water transport project to transform its underutilized waterways into a viable public transit system. Can this ambitious initiative overcome regulatory conflicts between federal and state authorities, infrastructure gaps, and deeply ingrained commuter habits to finally make water transport work in Africa's largest city?

On Monday, November 14th, 2022, the Nigerian media was abuzz with news of the arrest and arraignment of the crew of the vessel MT Heroic Idun. This development came at a time when Nigeria...

In April, the Nigerian Ports and Harbours Authority Bill passed its third and final reading at the Senate.

Cargo insurance is an important part of international and domestic trade, offering financial protection against the risks that goods face while in transit.