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ITF helps seize a vessel off Senegal to help secure wages

Representing the rights of seafarers

Thursday, February 9, 2023 0 1947

SENEGAL: The ongoing plight of four seafarers on board the MV Onda just outside of Dakar, came to a head this month as the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) stepped in to help seize the stricken vessel after port authorities failed to respond to their call to repair the vessel’s engine.

Intercepting human traffickers

Nigerian Navy rescues victims and makes arrests

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 0 2165

NIGERIA: The Nigerian Navy (NN) reportedly rescued 18 victims of human trafficking earlier this month at Rijiyar Lemu in Ungogo Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State.

New theme for fisheries committee as it kicks off the New Year

GHANA: January was a busy month for the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) having attended the Conferences of...

Cadet training to receive a boost in 2023

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa will officially commence with the intake of the first cohort of cadets for the International Maritime Employers Council...

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