Maritime
HII Unveils AI-Enabled ROMULUS Vessels
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced the ROMULUS family of modular, AI-enabled unmanned surface vessels on September 9, 2025, powered by the Odyssey Autonomous Control System to strengthen military fleet operations. The unveiling took place in Newport News, Virginia.
Peter Obi faults ₦1.5 trillion Lagos port overhaul
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the Federal Government's ₦1.5 trillion approval for modernizing Lagos ports, arguing it perpetuates over-centralization. He calls for decentralizing port development to other regions for balanced national growth. The move, he says, highlights inequities in Nigeria's maritime infrastructure.
Kenya welcomes first cruise ship to Shimoni Port
Kenya's cruise tourism sector reached a major milestone with the arrival of the luxury expedition ship SH Diana at the newly built Shimoni Port in Kwale County. This marks the first-ever cruise ship to dock at the South Coast facility, bringing 500 passengers and crew. The visitors are set to engage in activities such as snorkelling, excursions, and tours of Kwale's national parks.
Kenyan government plans to burn Ksh8 billion methamphetamine seizure
Kenyan security agencies intercepted a boat carrying methamphetamine worth over Ksh8 billion in the Indian Ocean off Mombasa on October 25, 2025, arresting six Iranian nationals. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the government's intention to publicly destroy the drugs during a church service in Kisumu the following day. The operation highlights a major crackdown on international drug syndicates targeting Kenyan waters.