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Photo: BULK They made the call at the commemoration of the World Maritime Day 2021 held yesterday, in Lagos, with the theme: “Seafarers: At The Core Of Shipping Future.” The National President, Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, Bob Yousou, harped on the need for Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to strengthen its enforcement of Cabotage Act, saying that so much still needs to be achieved in furtherance to better the lots of Nigerian seafarers.
The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr.
Bashir Jamoh assured that the agency will continue to pay priority attention to capacity development and employment of Nigerian seafarers He said the agency will keep ensuring seafarers get fair treatment by ship-owners and employers through the implementation of approved conditions of service and collective bargaining agreements.
He said the last three years have been a challenging one in which maritime workers, especially seafarers have faced a number of safety issues caused by water channel insecurities worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and other environmental issues..
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