Defying active conflict zones, a rising number of commercial transits are pushing through the Strait of Hormuz, placing seafarers directly in the line of fire. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has once again prioritized seafarer safety and welfare, particularly as an increasing number of commercial vessels attempt to transit the highly volatile Strait of Hormuz. “I am increasingly concerned by reports that vessels continue to attempt to transit the Strait of Hormuz without any credible securityguarantees, despite well‑established risks and the fact that seafarers have already been killed,…
Category: Maritime
Honouring Dr. Akutah, MON: An Unbeatable Prosecutor, Historic Maritime Icon, and Humane Servant
We offer a Toast to Excellence to a true leader, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D Today, we stand in unison to celebrate an extraordinary icon of our time, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D on this special occasion of your birthday, we honor not just the passage of another year, but a stellar lifetime defined by unwavering dedication, profound intellect, and selfless service to humanity. Sir, you are a rare leader whose impactful footprints span across the legal, maritime, academic, and grassroots sectors of our nation. A…
Trade Facilitation: Gov Eno Leads Technical Team to Paris as Ibom Deep Seaport Gains Traction.
In a major push to enhance trade facilitation, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering the Ibom Deep Seaport project. This follows a high-level technical working session with the Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group in Paris on Friday, June 5, 2026. The strategic review centered on the recently completed Worley Parsons Technical Feasibility Report, establishing concrete frameworks for investment, accelerated deployment, and enduring project viability. By reaffirming their shared commitment to the Ibom Deep Seaport, Akwa Ibom State and its investors are accelerating…
Blue Economy Ministry Applauds Shippers’ Council for Driving Fairer, Faster Ports
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council took center stage at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference Exhibition in Abuja, demonstrating its drive for efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory reforms in the nation’s maritime sector. Guided by the theme “Reforms, Resilience, and Results,” the international conference served as a collaborative hub for public service leaders dedicated to transforming service delivery and institutional structures. The Council leveraged the exhibition to demonstrate its impact as Nigeria’s Port Economic Regulator. In particular, it emphasized its robust stakeholder collaboration, pivotal role in industry dispute resolution, and strategic…
NSC Boss, Akutah Extends Eid-el-Kabir Greetings to All Industry Stakeholders
On the auspicious occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, warmly extends greetings and goodwill to all esteemed maritime stakeholders, partners, and industry players on behalf of the agency as the Nation’s Port Economic Regulator. The Council’s festive message underscores the timeless values of sacrifice, unity, compassion, and gratitude, calling on all Nigerians to embrace togetherness and mutual support. The statement further noted, “Your partnership and dedication are the driving forces behind the growth of Nigeria’s maritime sector.…
Grid Stabilisation: Shippers’ Council Fast-Tracks 22 TCN Power Projects, Saves Billions
> Recovers ₦160M for Global Carrier > Slashes Over ₦323M in Demurrage for National Power Firm > “The Council doesn’t just help; they keep us in business.” — CMA CGM* Following introductions by the attendees, Dr. Bashir Ambi Mohammed Head, Complaints Unit, speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary/CEO, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D., welcomed Stakeholders to the meeting. Dr. Ambi noted that this was an ongoing dispute, and the meeting had been rescheduled at the request of the Managing Director of CMA CGM Shipping Nigeria. He recalled…
Shippers’ Council Rolls Out Sweeping Reforms for Faster, Smarter Nigerian Ports
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has strengthened its resolve to optimize port efficiency through aggressive regulatory reforms. Operating as the nation’s port economic regulator, the Council’s latest initiatives target cost reduction, absolute transparency, and heightened trade competitiveness across all Nigerian gateways. This disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, May 20, by the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rebecca Adamu. She noted that the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT made the remarks in Ikeja, Lagos, during the 25th…
Shippers’ Council Chief: Dispute Interventions Saved Stakeholders ₦348.8m in Q1
In continuation of its statutory mandate as the Nation’s Port Economic Regulator, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has recorded another landmark achievement through its alternative dispute resolution mechanism. The Executive Secretary and CEO of the Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D., confirmed that the NSC saved the economy ₦348.8 million for industry stakeholders in the first quarter of 2026. This significant economic saving was achieved through the amicable resolution of legitimate commercial complaints. Speaking recently as the headline guest lecturer at the 25th Anniversary and Awards celebration of…
Eye on Hormuz: Qatari LNG Tanker Spotted En Route
A Qatari LNG tanker is making a high-stakes run through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such attempt since the war with Iran began. Reuters confirmed Saturday, May 9, that the Al Kharaitiyat is en route to Pakistan’s Port Qasim, citing LSEG shipping data. While QatarEnergy remains silent, the voyage is a critical test for energy security in the region. ”The LNG is being sold by Qatar to Pakistan – a mediator in the war – under a government-to-government deal, according to two people familiar with the matter. They said…
Cruise Ship Crisis: 22 Brits Bound for Covid-Era Quarantine Hospital After Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak
Following a deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius, the BBC reported on Saturday, May 9, that British nationals on board will be transferred directly to a managed isolation site at Arrowe Park Hospital upon their return to the UK. ”Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral, Merseyside, was notably used as the UK’s quarantine site at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend, with the remaining 22 Britons on board due to fly home on a charter…