Areas of Risk
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Maritime mayhem
The dangers of the Delta. Maritime mayhem By James Wilkes Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, particularly the resurgence of violent marine kidnapping for ransom, will continue to plague the […]
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High Tech Pirates
Pirates have gone high tech. Apparently… ‘Do you have an AK-47 and can you swim?’ By Padraig Belton, Technology of Business reporter “The first thing they ask you is if […]
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Iran Navy heads for Gulf
Expect reports of pirate battles and run ins with the US Navy shortly. Iran’s 43rd Naval Fleet Sets Sail for Open Seas The Iranian Navy’s 43rd flotilla of warships started […]
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Nigerian army weighs in
And you thought that was the navy’s job… Militancy, sea piracy in C/River to end soon – Buratai The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday […]
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Smugglers hire Ukrainian sailors
Charging four times the price of normal smugglers. Smuggling gangs hire Ukrainian sailors for ‘luxury’ migrant crossings. By Umberto Bacchi LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Human smuggling gangs are increasingly […]
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China CG destabilize region
China CG involved in two-thirds of incidents. China’s coast guard cause most South China Sea clashes, US report finds Increasingly assertive action by China‘s coast guard ships in the South […]
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The post-piracy hangover
As piracy falls, what new challenges do CSOs face? The post-piracy hangover In this era of relative calm, Harry Pearce from Ambrey Risk reminds us that the challenge ahead might […]
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Delta pirates kill police
Pirates kill police, steal gunboat. Sea pirates kill 4 marine policemen in Rivers Ifechukwude Osakwe Gunmen suspected to be sea pirates evening killed four marine policemen and made away with […]
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Delta pirates anger locals
Ongoing attacks anger residents. Trouble in Rivers as sea pirates attack Bonny By Soonest Nathaniel The people of Bonny Kingdom in Rivers state have decried the recurring attack on passengers […]
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Migrants keep coming
Over 14,000 migrants rescued in a week. 2,600 Migrants Rescued in the Mediterranean Sea By LENA MASRI Around 2,600 migrants were saved in the Mediterranean Sea today in several rescue […]