Laws
Waterways: Lagos v federal government – who won?
Waterways: Lagos v federal government – who won? Facts Lagos v federal government stemmed from a
Status of progressive storage charges
Status of progressive storage charges This update provides a review of progressive storage charges in Nigeria by
Ship detention gone rogue
Ship detention gone rogue Introduction In January 2017 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo promulgated the Harmonised Standard Operating Procedures
Recognition of foreign judicial ship sales
 Recognition of foreign judicial ship sales Introduction The  is being developed and Comite Maritime International intends
Ports and Harbours Authority Bill 2016: an overview
Ports and Harbours Authority Bill 2016: an overview In April 2017 the Ports and Harbours Authority Bill
Maritime security – who’s in charge?
Maritime security – who’s in charge? Several international instruments to which Nigeria is legally bound call for the preservation of
Legal issues arising from wrecks and their removal
Legal issues arising from wrecks and their removal Introduction When shipwrecks occur, they often pose navigational
Economic regulator issues SOPs for Nigerian ports
Economic regulator issues SOPs for Nigerian ports Introduction Following an executive order confirming it as the economic regulator
Claims for unpaid crew wages unenforceable in Federal High Court
Claims for unpaid crew wages unenforceable in Federal High Court Introduction Maritime claims are generally under the
Avoiding vessel detention in Nigeria
Avoiding vessel detention in Nigeria 19 April 2017 | Contributed by Akabogu & Associates Shipping & Transport, Nigeria IntroductionUnsafe
Admiralty Jurisdiction Act
SECTION Extent of the admiralty jurisdiction of the Federal High Court. Maritime claims. Application of jurisdiction to ships, etc. Aviation