Nigeria, March 25 -- The Maritime Researchers and Authors Association of Nigeria said the recent export of 456,000 tonnes of petroleum products by the refinery to African markets highlights gaps in government policy and execution within the shipping industry.



In a new policy review, the group noted that while the Federal Government has outlined plans to reposition the marine and blue economy sector, implementation progress remains slow.

Key frameworks designed to support local shipping operators are yet to deliver meaningful results, leaving foreign vessels to dominate trade routes.



The association pointed out that, despite increased activity driven by private-sector investment, including hundreds of vessel movements tied to the...