PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY AND DIVERSE GROUPS Psychosocial theory is a perspective in psychology that emphasizes the role of social and cultural factors in shaping personality and behavior. This theory was developed by Erik Erikson, who proposed a stage theory of psychosocial development that outlines the key challenges and tasks that individuals face at different points in […]

Evaluating the Impact of Cabotage Law in Nigeria’s Maritime Industry The maritime domain, with its global significance, plays a crucial role in a nation’s economic development and security. In this regard, cabotage laws emerge as a vital regulatory framework to govern the transportation of goods and passengers between domestic ports within a country. Nigeria, a […]

Analyzing the Effectiveness of Seafarers Training in Nigeria Seafarers training in Nigeria has long been an important aspect of the country’s maritime industry. With a vast coastline and a significant number of ports, Nigeria relies heavily on its seafarers to transport goods and provide other important services. In recent years, however, there have been concerns […]

Impact of concession on port range competitiveness using Apapa port (Nigeria) as a pilot study. The impact of concessions on port range competitiveness is an important topic in the shipping industry, particularly in the case of the Apapa port in Nigeria. Concessions, or the granting of rights to private companies to operate and manage port […]

Marine Safety on Board Vessel: Ensuring the Well-being of All on Board Introduction Maritime transportation is an important mode of transportation for people and goods around the world. However, it also comes with its own set of risks and challenges. Marine safety on board vessels is critical to the well-being of everyone on board, including […]

The quality of MET of ship officers in Nigeria The quality of Marine Engineering Training (MET) for ship officers in Nigeria has been a topic of debate for many years. There are those who argue that the training provided by the country’s maritime institutions is inadequate, while others believe that it is sufficient to produce […]

The role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) towards maintaining and enhancing maritime safety The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for regulating shipping and promoting maritime safety. The organization was established in 1948 to promote safe and efficient shipping on a global scale. Research Paper […]

The safe operation of oil tankers in the maritime industry The safe operation of oil tankers in the maritime industry is a critical task that involves careful planning, coordination, and execution to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of oil across the world’s oceans. Oil tankers are massive ships designed to transport crude oil, refined […]

Analysis of the measures taken for the prevention of oil pollution from ships and oil companies in West Africa Oil pollution from ships and oil companies is a serious problem in West Africa, and a number of measures have been taken to prevent it. These measures include regulations, enforcement efforts, and technological solutions. Research Paper […]

Combating marine debris pollution, a case study of Nigerian ports Marine debris pollution is a major environmental issue affecting the world’s oceans and waterways. In Nigeria, this problem is particularly acute in the country’s ports, where a lack of adequate waste management systems has led to a buildup of plastic and other forms of trash […]