West Africa

  • Nigerian piracy: locals beg for help

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    Situation in riverine areas is becoming intolerable for locals. Piracy: Bayelsans beg government to declare state of emergency on waterways BY Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa—Worried by the upsurge in attacks by […]

  • Navy Hands Seized Vessel to Interpol

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    Ship suspected of piracy involvement handed over to law enforcement. Navy Arrests, Hands over Seized Vessel to Interpol Chiemelie Ezeobi The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Ibusa, yesterday handed over a […]

  • Royal Navy in Gulf of Guinea

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    Ships will take part in anti-piracy training as well as other duties. British naval ships on four-day visit Two British Naval Ships, HMS Iron Duke and RFA Black Rover, on […]

  • Nigerian piracy: fact and fiction

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    Insecurity, under reporting, lack of information sharing all confuse the issues. Nigerian piracy ‘overhyped’ or not reported enough? By C. BLOMBAUM This has not been a good month for Nigeria. To […]

  • Bayelsans bemoan killings by pirates

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    Armed robbery continues in Niger Delta. Bayelsans bemoan killings by pirates Written by Willie Etim, Yenagoa TRAVELLERS and members of the Maritime Workers Union in Bayelsa State have raised alarm […]

  • Gulf of Guinea crime & piracy

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    Calling everything ‘piracy’ does little to help the situation in the region. The Legalities of Gulf of Guinea Maritime Crime with Suggested Solutions HERBERT ANYIAM A Mess There is a […]

  • Challenges facing PMSCs

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    Regulations and market forces creating new pressures for marsec firms. The regulatory and cost pressures facing private maritime security By Gary Howard from London The growth in use of the […]

  • JTF Intercepts Illegal Bunkering Barge

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    Operation Pulo Shield continues to target oil thieves. JTF Intercepts Illegal Bunkering Barge, Arrests 11 Suspects in Multiple Raids Segun James In its continued effort to end illegal bunkering activities […]

  • ISPS Code and maritime terrorism

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    As a response to the 9/11 attacks, the International Ship and Port Security code came in to force 1st July 2004. The ISPS Code and maritime terrorism By Lars H. […]

  • Business awards recognise Ambrey Risk

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    Nomination “unexpected” says company. Private Business Awards recognize achievements of Private Security Company International security and risk management company Ambrey Risk has been shortlisted for ‘Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the […]

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