{
  "id": 6496769,
  "title": "7,059 Nigerian seafarers deployed for sea-time experience",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/7-059-nigerian-seafarers-deployed-for-sea-time-experience",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T23:38:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/7059-nigerian-seafarers-deployed-for-sea-time-experience/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has revealed that 7,059 Nigerian seafarers have been assigned to vessels to gain valuable sea-time experience. The Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) played a significant role in this achievement, with 135 cadets completing the program and receiving their Certificates of Competency. Additionally, 222 seafarers received free training in both basic and advanced professional courses, while 333 cadets completed their academic training and earned their degrees. Oyetola emphasized the critical importance of deploying these skilled seafarers to bolster Nigeria's maritime sector. He directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to work hand-in-hand with the 12 approved Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) to swiftly disburse the much-needed Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to qualified Nigerian shipowners. This initiative aims to end the prolonged delays in funding disbursement and spark growth, investment, and job creation in Nigeria's maritime industry.",
  "summary": "The FG has deployed 7,059 Nigerian seafarers for sea-time experience and is set to disburse the CVFF to boost indigenous shipping and create jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/7059-nigerian-seafarers-deployed-for-sea-time-experience/",
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    "7,059 Nigerian seafarers deployed for sea-time experience.",
    "135 cadets completed NSDP, earned Certificates of Competency.",
    "NIMASA to work with PLIs for CVFF disbursement to shipowners."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "7,059 Nigerian seafarers deployed for sea-time experience",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/7-059-nigerian-seafarers-deployed-for-sea-time-experience",
        "published": "2026-09-10T00:34:59.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}