Month: July 2014

  • US Navy & Asia Pacific Rebalancing

    Ensured stability and regional security requires successful engagement with partner nations. Admiral on U.S. Navy & Asia Pacific Re-balancing Act By George Backwell The commander of U.S. Pacific Command has […]

  • Nigeria: Bayelsa and its creeks of death

    Armed robbers and pirates attacking and killing locals in Niger Delta Nigeria: Bayelsa and its creeks of death BY MIKE ODIEGWU Mrs. Timi Iyabi, a young woman in her early […]

  • Ghana policing its waters

    Piracy and maritime crime key areas of operations. Ghana policing its waters Many have questioned the relevance of the Marine Police Unit, especially considering the fact that the Police Service […]

  • AFRIPOL one step closer

    African police chiefs push for multinational crime organisation. AFRIPOL expected soon- Seychelles joins African nations to set up police organization for all of Africa By: Sharon Uranie and Joana Nicette […]

  • UK to support Nigerian maritime security

    HMS Iron Duke visit offers opportunity for training and regional cooperation.  Britain pledges support for Nigeria in promoting maritime security Written by NAN THE British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr […]

  • Fisheries Crime: Bridging the Gap

    ‘Fish piracy’ and Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) a huge issue. Fisheries Crime: Bridging the Gap Op-Ed by Dr Mary Ann Palma-Robles Fisheries crime is a major and increasingly […]

  • Nigeria blames piracy on foreigners

    Aims to rid territorial waters of private maritime security companies. Navy blames foreigners for most of crime on Nigeria waters By Benson Akomo The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Wednesday blamed […]

  • Latin America and Caribbean Security Summit 2014

    The Latin America and Caribbean Security Summit 2014 will asses the security challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. Latin America and Caribbean Security Summit 2014 The Latin America and […]

  • Nigerian pirates fool Naval Command

    The curious case of the MV Gare and MT Kerala. MV-GARE Piracy Scandal : How Sea Pirates Hoodwinked Naval Command …Nigerian Navy Denies Involvement BEVERLY HILLS, July 28, (THEWILL) – Indications […]

  • ‘Sea pirates’ hit community

    Local armed robbers continue to attack communities and boats. Sea pirates attack Ondewari community Palpable fear gripped the people of Ondewari community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa […]