Month: February 2015

  • NIMASA detains ships of illegal armed British guards

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    UK PMSCs could face further trouble. NIMASA detains ships of illegal armed British guards The Apex Regulatory Agency and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said it is […]

  • S.E. Asia joint security patrols

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    Regional push to quell piracy. Bunker Pirates: Singapore, Malaysia, Neighbours to Begin Joint Security Patrols Malaysian Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar (Abdul Aziz) Wednesday said a regional joint patrol would soon […]

  • Petro-piracy insurance cover introduced

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    Specific threat in S.E. Asia identified. Petro-piracy insurance cover introduced London: Insurance cover is coming to a specific threat in Southeast Asia. Specialist marine insurance intermediary, Seacurus, has developed a […]

  • Six Somali pirates jailed in Spain

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    Accused of attacking tuna ship. Six Somali pirates jailed in Spain A Spanish court on Wednesday convicted six Somalis for piracy and sentenced them each to 16 and a half […]

  • Deadly pirate raid on Greek ship

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    One dead in pirate attack. Deadly pirate raid on Greek ship in Nigeria Gunmen have boarded a Greek-owned tanker anchored near a Nigerian port, killing one crew member and taking […]

  • MRQ launches new streamlined portal

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    New platform for shipping clients with security needs. MRQ launches new streamlined portal To keep pace with client demand, MRQ has launched OCTOPUS, proving that quality services can be delivered […]

  • ICG’s coastal surveillance bid

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    Tension between fishing fleet and ICG. ICG’s coastal surveillance bid gets lukewarm response from fishermen Written by Ujjwala Nayudu As part of its efforts to enhance maritime security and coastal […]

  • ReCAAP issues 2014 piracy report

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    Despite fall, violent incidents on the rise. ReCAAP ISC reports 50% piracy incident fall in Indonesia Titus Zheng Singapore-based anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) stated in its […]

  • Security and Counter-Terrorism Summit underway

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    Somali reps in attendance. African Security and Counter-Terrorism Summit gets underway Written by Jonathan Katzenellenbogen The growing threat of jihadist terrorism, organised crime, and other African security challenges will be […]

  • French, WAF navies in piracy drills

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    Exercise Nemo promoting anti-piracy skills. French and West African navies practiced anti-piracy drills in Exercise Nemo Two French warships have taken part in a maritime exercise in the Gulf of […]

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