This research assesses the implementation of Cabotage Act in Nigeria. The Act was enacted to empower domestic shipping operators to take control of the coastal shipping trade and from it, develop the Nigerian maritime Industry to be a force to reckon with in the world maritime trade. The aim of this study is to assess the degree of the implementation of the Cabotage act. Secondary data were used for this study, showing relationship between local and foreign operators in terms of revenue earne...
This paper discusses the controversy surrounding the level of success and competitiveness of the thirdparty ship management sector as well as the reasons or factors driving this development or lack thereof. Opinions are divided on the share of the total world fleet which is being managed by the professional ship management sector. Also, significant discoveries were made pertaining to required share of the world fleet the third-party ship management sector needs to manage to be regarded ...