West Africa
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Nigeria claims piracy drop
Comments fail to take drop in oil price, making tanker hijack less attractive, into account. Nigeria records reduced pirates’ attacks in 2017 By Johnson Eyiangho Pirate attacks in the coast […]
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On the trail of the ghost ships
On the trail of the ghost ships Timothy Compston discovers that more and more ships are turning off their AIS (Automatic Identification System) or even switching their identities completely to […]
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Looking Beyond Maritime Security
Economic stability and sustainable development can be driven by an integrated approach to the maritime sector, including ports, maritime security and facilitation of maritime traffic. Looking Beyond Maritime Security Joined-up […]
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Delta piracy concerns
Attacks on waterways often go unreported. Boat Drivers Alert On Rising Cases Of Pirate Attacks Stakeholders in Rivers State have continued to raise alarm over the rising cases of pirate […]
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Nigeria’s Merchant Navy
Requests weapons for anti-piracy duties. Nigerian Merchant Navy Solicits Operational Equipment By Tunde Oguntola, Abuja The Nigerian Merchant Navy (Coastal Defence Force) has called on the federal government to empower […]
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Nigeria’s marine police promise
Will continue to do their job… Police reiterates commitment to maritime security in Niger Delta Austin Ebipade The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its commitment to ensure adequate security of […]
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GOGIN is Go
New initiative hopes to cut crime. Gulf of Guinea Interregional Network to Fight Crime at Sea The €9.2 million, four-year programme will support participating countries in developing joint planning, coordination, […]
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Russia offers GoG help
Could Russian Navy bolster GoG security? Russia willing to contribute to security in Gulf of Guinea Russian Ambassador to Cameroon Nicolay Ratsiborinsky has expressed his country’s willingness to take part […]
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Indian Navy visits Lagos
Goodwill visit reiterates bond. Navy Day: Indian Naval Ship Arrives Lagos Today Eromosele Abiodun An Indian naval warship, INS Tarkash, will today arrive in Lagos on a scheduled goodwill visit. […]
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Niger Delta militants return
Niger Delta militants return. After months of ceasefire, suspected militants blow up oil pipeline in Niger Delta Author: Wale Akinola Suspected oil rebels attacked a gas pipeline in Nigeria’s restive […]
