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At least 10 people die in Nigeria boat accident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 15, 2024

Catherine Anene, spokesperson for the Benue State Police in central Nigeria said that at least 10 people were killed when a boat capsized along the Benue River. In Nigeria, more than 220 people have died in boat accidents so far this year. Most boat accidents are caused by overcrowding…

Boat capsizes kill at least 18 people in northern Cameroon flood-hit region

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 29, 2024

A local official confirmed that at least 18 people were killed when a boat capsized in the Far North region of Cameroon, carrying passengers to a market. The accident happened on Thursday, on the waterways that lead to Darak, a district in the Lake Chad Basin, near the border of Chad.

In September, ARA's gasoline exports to West Africa reached a multi-year low.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 3, 2024

The Belgian law that restricts the export of low-quality fuels, and financial constraints on the part of Nigerian importers are making it difficult for buyers in Northwest Europe to sell gasoline to West Africa. They will have to look at other…

Officials say that at least 60 people have died in a boating accident in Nigeria.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 3, 2024

A local official reported that at least 60 people died after a boat capsized in northern Niger State, Nigeria. The boat was carrying mostly women and young children who were returning from a religious celebration. Jibril Abdullahi Muregi said…

Military: At least 30 bodies decomposing found on boat near Senegal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2024

The military reported on Monday that at least 30 bodies in decomposition were discovered in a boat floating 70 km (38 miles) off Dakar's coast, the capital of Senegal. In a military statement, it was revealed that the navy had been informed…

In Nigeria, at least 64 people are believed to have died in a boat accident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 14, 2024

Local officials reported on Saturday that at least 64 people are believed to be dead after a boating accident in Zamfara State, in the northwest of Nigeria. On Saturday morning, a wooden boat with 70 farmers on board capsized while transporting them to their farmlands near Gummi town.

The death toll of a capsized boat off the coast of Senegal has risen to 26

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2024

In a tweet on Tuesday, the Senegalese Navy said that the death toll in a migrant ship accident off the coasts of Senegal had risen to 26, after 17 additional bodies were discovered. Radio Television Senegalaise reported late Sunday that the boat…

Asia leads in fuel oil imports from Nigeria's Dangote, but volumes may decline

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 29, 2024

for the remainder of the year. at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore. showing up in September, data from analytics firm Kpler revealed. 700,000 heaps this year. ahead. sources said. remark. Processing lower-sulphur crudes such as U.S. senior analyst at LSEG Oil Research.

Dominican Republic examines the remains of 14 West Africans found on a drifting boat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

A civil defense official in the Dominican Republic said that forensic teams are trying to identify 14 West Africans whose remains were found on a boat drifting near the northern coast of the Caribbean nation. RTVD, the state-run media, reported…

Nigerian oil production increases due to improved security, says Navy chief

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

Chief of the Naval Staff Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla announced on Tuesday that Nigerian oil production has increased to between 1.6 and 1.7 millions barrels per week after government tightened security measures to combat crude theft. Ogalla reported that crude production in Nigeria…

Olympics-Canoeing-Glorious Gestin grabs canoe slalom gold for France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Nicolas Gestin dominated the competition in both the semifinal and the final of the single canoe race at Vaires-sur-Marnes Nautical Stadium, claiming gold in stunning style for France. He was the last to enter the final following his outstanding semi-final.

Olympics-Canoeing-France's Gestin destroys field to take top spot for slalom final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Nicolas Gestin, France's world number three, won the single canoe-slalom final in Monday's semi-final, clocking a time of 93.22, more than 3 seconds quicker than his nearest rival. At the Vaires sur-Marne nautical centre, Miquel Tave from Spain…

IOM: 15 people dead, 150 missing following boat capsize off Mauritania

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

The International Organization for Migration said that 15 people died and 150 others were missing when a boat with 300 passengers capsized on Monday near the capital of Mauritania, Nouakchott. One of the most dangerous migration routes in the world is the Atlantic route…

British Business – July 23,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

These are the most popular stories in the British business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. LVMH, the luxury goods conglomerate, and its billionaire founder bought a stake of Bicester Village as…

IRGC: Iran's Revolutionary Guards have intercepted a tanker managed by the UAE

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The IRGC, along with British security firm Ambrey, announced on Monday that the IRGC had intercepted a tanker flying the flag of Togo, but managed by UAE, carrying 1,500 tonnes of marine gas oil. Ambrey reported that the vessel was carrying…

S.African Transnet receives $1 billion loan from the African Development Bank

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Transnet, a troubled South African logistics company, has been approved for a $1 billion loan by the African Development Bank. The bank and Transnet announced this on Thursday. Transnet, the state-owned company in South Africa, has struggled…

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