If you are a ship owner or operator, you may be wondering how to prepare for an International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) survey on your ship. An IOPP survey is a mandatory inspection that verifies your ship’s compliance with the requirements of MARPOL Annex I, which aims to prevent oil pollution from ships. IOPP survey- […]
Liner shipping refers to the transportation of cargo on regular scheduled routes by container ships, which are specifically designed to carry standard-sized cargo containers. The term “liner” originally referred to ships that followed fixed schedules and routes, picking up and dropping off cargo and passengers at designated ports along the way. Today, liner shipping is […]
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has given status of key workers to all the people connected to the shipping workforce, that is, seafarers and port staff. As we are aware that IMO released a procedure for all the member states regarding change of crew (Sign on and Sign Off) and key worker status […]
