West Africa

  • New strategy for combating piracy

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    New Danish strategy to combat piracy. New strategy for combating piracy Denmark plays an essential role in protecting ships and seamen in the international seas around Africa The government has […]

  • Bimco: Gulf of Guinea security advisory

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    Threat of piracy and kidnap increased. Bimco: Gulf of Guinea security advisory The purpose of this advisory is to highlight recent events in the region and reinforce guidance: Recent Events: […]

  • Oil tankers run gauntlet in Nigeria’s pirate alley

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    Recent attacks prove threat remains. Oil tankers run gauntlet in Nigeria’s “pirate alley” A pirate attack that killed a supertanker crewman off the coast of Nigeria this week has highlighted […]

  • Consortium introduces anti-piracy system

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    Non-lethal alternative to armed guards. Sagem-led consortium intoduces anti-piracy system By Richard Tomkins PARIS, Feb. 5 (UPI) — An integrated system to protect commercial ships against piracy has been unveiled by a […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Nigeria to detain foreign guards

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    Life becoming harder for Western PMSCs. FG to detain ships entering nation’s territorial water with foreign guards By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — THE Federal Government has said that it will not […]

  • Togo Navy chases pirates

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    Hijacked crew rescued, boat now safe, too. Intervention of the Togolese Navy against pirates The Togolese Navy rescued Sunday 24 Ghanaian and Chinese sailors whose boat was attacked by pirates […]

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