Original research, reviews and technical papers on shipping, ports, logistics, marine technology, maritime safety, policy and the blue economy, with a focus on Nigeria, Africa and the wider maritime world.
Abstract: Inland water transportation is a vital transit corridor in the Niger Delta, yet it remains underutilized due to concerns regarding service quality and safety. This study investigated customers’ perceptions of safety and reliability in inland water ferry transportation along the Warri-Okerenkoko wat…
Abstract: The study qualitatively reviewed existing literatures of Nigeria’s Blue Economy, opportunities and sustainable challenges. The objectives of the study was among other things, to examine the opportunities associated with Nigeria’s blue economy, to identify the major challenges and sustainability con…
Abstract: Nigeria’s inland waterways have significant potential to support trade, agriculture, tourism, employment, connectivity, and sustainable economic development, but persistent safety challenges which include boat accidents, overloading, poor vessel maintenance, weak regulatory enforcement, and inadequ…
Abstract: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly transforms maritime education, its reliability in high-precision technical tasks such as celestial navigation remains largely unexplored. This study evaluates the accuracy and reliability of three prominent Large Language Models (LLMs); ChatGPT, Gemini, …
Abstract: This study examined the role of Smart Transportation Systems (STS) in reducing traffic congestion and improving urban mobility in Lagos, Nigeria. The study specifically investigated the current state of traffic management systems in Lagos, identified the major causes of traffic congestion, assessed…
Abstract: The maritime and transport sector is a cornerstone of global connectivity, facilitating the movement of goods, yet it remains one of the hardest-to-abate industries in terms of carbon emissions. This article synthesizes opportunities for economic diversification, challenges in implementation, and e…
Abstract: This study evaluates the ambient air quality within the Warri Seaport environment using the Air Quality Index (AQI) approach, providing an integrated assessment of pollutant levels and their potential health implications. An experimental and descriptive research design was adopted, and primary air …
Abstract: Seaports constitute critical nodes in global and national supply chains, serving as gateways for international trade and engines of economic growth. In developing maritime economies such as Nigeria, port productivity and efficiency remain central to competitiveness, trade facilitation, and sustaina…
Abstract: Maritime transport and trade serve as fundamental lifeline of Nigerian economy, responsible for movement of over 80% of the country's international trade by volume. Despite its importance for driving economic growth and diversification, the sector is plagued with challenges that impede its efficien…
Abstract: This study assessed air quality and estimated the potential health implications of selected gaseous pollutants in Apapa and Tin Can Island Seaports, Lagos State, Nigeria. Air quality measurements were obtained using a calibrated Testo 350 flue gas analyser at selected monitoring locations within th…
Abstract: Mangrove ecosystems provide important ecological, climatic and socioeconomic benefits, including biodiversity conservation, fisheries support, shoreline protection, carbon storage and livelihood resources. However, pollution, unsustainable resource use, land-use change, coastal development and clim…
Abstract: Heavy metals in aquatic sediments may persist and accumulate over time, making sediments useful for assessing spatial and temporal patterns of metal distribution. This study evaluated the spatial, monthly and seasonal variability of iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), ca…
Abstract: Heavy metals in aquatic organisms provide important information on biological exposure and accumulation in coastal environments. This study evaluated station-wise, monthly and seasonal variations in Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu, Ni, Cd, V, Cr and Pb concentrations in gladiator crab (Callinectes pallidus) from Aw…
Abstract: The study examined the role of cyber-technology in improving maritime safety and security as distinct but related aspects of global shipping operations. It aimed to assess how digital systems, predictive tools, and connected networks help prevent accidents, improve navigation, and address deliberat…
Abstract: Maritime transport remains central to international trade, carrying the vast majority of global merchandise flows and functioning as a key driver of economic integration and development. In recent decades, the sector has undergone profound transformation driven by technological innovation, tighteni…
Abstract: The fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Nigeria have great potential to provide food security, employment, enterprise development and economic diversification. However, whether these benefits can be locally owned and retained depends on local production capacity. This paper identifies strategic op…
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