West Africa
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Nigeria still not compliant
They keep saying it… Maritime security: NIMASA moves to achieve 100% compliance to ISPS Code The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said on Monday in Lagos that the agency is determined to […]
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Pirates release crewman
No confirmation on other releases. Abducted Moroccan Sailor Reportedly Freed by Nigerian Kidnappers Moroccan officer of the merchant navy, Ahmed Janane, who had been Kidnapped last July 31 by Nigerian […]
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Oil Theft and Maritime Insecurity
The National Assembly should strengthen the laws relating to oil theft and maritime insecurity Oil Theft and Maritime Insecurity At a period when oil theft and maritime insecurity have become […]
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Nigeria’s ports and ISPS Code
Nigeria still hoping for full compliance. ECOWAS assesses Nigerian port facilities on security code By Godwin Oritse THE Economic Communities of West African States (ECOWAS) recently carried out an assessment […]
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Police Nab Three Pirates
Men believed to be behind hijacks and kidnapping. Police Nab Three Sea Pirates In Rivers By Akujobi Amadi Operatives of the Commissioner of Police Crack Squad (CP’s Cracks Squad) of the […]
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Delta militant threat
New threats issued to oil companies. Niger Delta Group Vows To Resume Bombings Of Oil Installations September 10 By Jonathan Nda- Isaiah A coalition of Niger Delta agitators yesterday said […]
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Nigeria’s Navy plans
Ambitious plan from the navy. Nigerian Navy wants $1.3 billion acquisition programme Written by Oscar Nkala/defenceWeb The Nigerian Navy needs $1.3 billion to acquire new hardware to secure its territorial waters, according […]
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Hostage’s family call for help
Men abducted at the end of July. Moroccan sailor’s family calls for intervention over kidnap by Nigerian pirates The family of a Moroccan merchant navy officer abducted by Nigerian pirates […]
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Nigeria, Singapore Partner to Fight Piracy
Sharing expertise to beat the criminals. Nigeria, Singapore Partner to Fight Waterways Piracy By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni Abuja – Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi says Nigeria is partnering with foreign companies […]
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Nigerian pirates kidnap crew
Attack comes despite increased effort by Nigerian Navy. Nigerian Pirates kidnap Moroccan crew Nigerian pirates have kidnapped five crew members, three of them from Morocco, from a general cargo vessel […]
