West Africa

  • Nigeria moves to safeguard security

    NPA will not allow vessels which are not ISPS compliant to berth. Nigeria moves to safeguard security at ports Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said it will not allow vessels which […]

  • Aspida: Cowboys still prevalent

    Shipowners are still being hoodwinked when it comes to choosing a private maritime security company Aspida: Cowboys still prevalent among PMSCs Athens: Shipowners are still being hoodwinked when it comes […]

  • Port2Port predicts Nigeria acquittals

    Port2Port expects a swift acquittal for two British maritime security guards Port2Port predicts Nigeria acquittals Girija Shettar Port2Port expects a swift acquittal for two British maritime security guards arrested in […]

  • Sea piracy undermines investment

    Piracy and armed robbery undermined investment in the offshore oil sector Sea piracy undermines investment in offshore oil sector – Lawyer Dr Morakinyo Adedayo, a Maritime Lawyer, on Thursday said […]

  • China, Namibia in joint naval drills

    Chinese and Namibian warships conducted joint naval drills off Namibia China, Namibia hold joint naval drills Walvis Bay (Namibia), June 11 – Chinese and Namibian warships conducted joint naval drills […]

  • Seafarer ransom threat

    A suspected convergence between terrorism and piracy would threaten ransom payments for seafarers Seafarer ransom threat from terror links Girija Shettar A suspected convergence between terrorism and piracy would threaten […]

  • Hijacked tanker makes contact

    Captain of MT Fair Artemis able to contact owners following hijacking. Hijacked tanker makes contact with owners The Fairdeal Group has announced that they have finally made contact with their […]

  • Maritime Security: Make the right choice

    The following article is an Opinion piece written by Rene Toomse, CEO of Aburgus Risk Management Maritime Security: Make the right choice An Aburgus team, having recently returned from a […]

  • Pirates emerging off new coast of Africa

    Pirates are once again threatening merchant ships off the coast of Africa. Pirates Suddenly Emerging Against Merchant Vessels Off New Coast of Africa Pirates are once again threatening merchant ships […]

  • Piracy hinders Nigeria maritime

    Ernest Shonekan said piracy and robbery were responsible Piracy, armed robbery hinder Nigeria maritime industry growth – Shonekan A former Head of State, Ernest Shonekan, on Tuesday said sea piracy […]