West Africa

  • ITF renews support for MPHRP

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    ITF renews support for MPHRP. ITF Seafarers’ Trust renews support for a humanitarian response to seafarers subjected to maritime piracy The Seafarers’ Trust provided core funding for the Maritime Piracy […]

  • Strengthening Nigeria’s Sea Power

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    New ships to boost operational capability. Strengthening Nigeria’s Sea Power Chiemelie Ezeobi writes that with the recent acquisition and commissioning of four naval warships by the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria’s rising […]

  • Upstream West Africa conference

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    Oil & Gas conference to discuss regional security. Upstream West Africa conference Plans for the forthcoming Upstream West Africa conference in Ghana on March 23rd to 25th continue to emerge […]

  • CAE-Aviation seek Nigerian partnership

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    Firm offers solutions in maritime sector. European firm seeks partnership with Nigeria military Abuja – A leading European-based aviation company, CAE-Aviation, has sought ties with the Nigerian Armed Forces to […]

  • Ghanaians implicated in pirates’ trial

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    Locals said to be pirates’ representatives. Two Ghanaians implicated in Nigerian pirates’ trial Two Ghanaians have been implicated in the ongoing trial of the eight suspected Nigerian Pirates, Starr News’ court correspondent Wilberforce […]

  • Nigeria loses N433.62bn annually to oil theft

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    100,000 barrels a day going missing. Nigeria loses N433.62bn annually to oil theft – Navy The Nigerian Navy said on Tuesday that the country is losing about 100, 000 barrels […]

  • Piracy in Somalia and Nigeria

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    Piracy in Somalia and Nigeria: From the political protest to a profitable criminal activity Guest Article by Marta Fernández Sebastián, Universidad Complutense de Madrid One of the common points shared […]

  • Ghana warns ships over AIS

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    GMA says ships are turning AIS off. Vessels on Ghanaian waters warned against non-communication The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has warned that captains of vessels operating in Ghanaian waters and […]

  • Is Nigeria’s Territorial Water Safe?

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    NIMASA insists piracy reports are false. Is Nigeria’s Territorial Water Safe? With massive investment in maritime security in the recent past, resulting in satellite capabilities and increased operational platforms, the […]

  • Abandoned vessels in Lagos Anchorage

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    Criminals using ships as bases. Miscreants take over abandoned vessels in Lagos Anchorage The increasing incidence of abandonment of vessels on Lagos waters is generating concerns in the maritime industry. This […]

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