West Africa

  • Nigerian pirates to appear in court

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    Accused of hijacking MT Mariam. 8 Nigerian pirates to be processed for court The  Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) sources say they will process Nigerian pirates for a preliminary court […]

  • Arrests made in Norway navy sale

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    Two UK businessmen arrested on suspicion of involvement in sale of warships to Nigerian security company In December last year, the Norwegian press revealed that six decommissioned naval Hauk-class guided […]

  • Senegal orders offshore patrol vessel

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    New OPV to boost security. Senegal orders offshore patrol vessel Senegal has ordered a 58 metre offshore patrol vessel from France’s OCEA, as it prepares to take delivery of a […]

  • Lawyer Refutes Nigerian Navy’s Report

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    Demands Navy reveal more details. Lawyer Refutes Nigerian Navy’s 2014 Report A maritime lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Mike Igbokwe, has vehemently reacted to claims by the […]

  • Repatriate arrested pirates

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    Concerns over possible reprisals. Repatriate arrested pirates – Maritime lawyer A Maritime lawyer Dr. Kofi Mbiah is advising Ghanaian officials to repatriate the recently-arrested Nigerian pirates to their country for […]

  • Nigerian piracy set for election surge

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    Hijacking could be start of new wave.  Nigerian piracy set for election surge Savahna Nightingale A general election in Nigeria on 14 February is poised to bring a spike in […]

  • Ghana Navy rescues hijacked tanker

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    Incident marks first tanker hijack of the year in region. How Ghana Navy arrested Nigerian pirates on oil tanker – The full story The Ghana Navy on Saturday captured eight […]

  • Nigerian Navy to warn of marsec threats

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    Armed gangs attacking river traffic a significant problem. Navy To Take Security Awareness To Riverine Communities In Anambra The Nigerian Navy said on Friday it had concluded plans to sensitise […]

  • Rise in Asian Piracy Significant

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    Intertanko expresses concern at rate of piracy. Intertanko: Rise in Asian Piracy is “Significant and Worrying” Asia experienced a significant jump in piracy attacks last year, which accounted for three quarters […]

  • SE Asia tanker hijacks rose in 2014

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    IMB issues 2014 piracy report. SE Asia tanker hijacks rose in 2014 despite global drop in sea piracy, IMB report reveals Attacks against small tankers off South East Asia’s coasts […]

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