West Africa

  • NIMASA, Nigerian Navy Restates Commitment

    Agency and military promise to do their jobs… NIMASA, Nigerian Navy Restates Commitment To Maritime Security By: Funmi Coker The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian […]

  • Tompolo’s Security Contract Intact

    It was believed the ex-militant’s contract had been cancelled. Tompolo’s Pipeline Security Contract Still Intact – Nimasa DG The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has debunked reports that […]

  • Piracy in the S. China Sea

    Gray Page discuss current threats to shipping. The ongoing piracy threat in the South China Sea and what can be done to mitigate the risks 1. What should operators do […]

  • NIMASA defends ex-militant deal

    Says firm succeeded in chasing out pirates NIMASA: Deal with Tompolo Didn’t Encroach on Naval Responsibilities Senator Iroegbu in Abuja The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said […]

  • Gunboats donated to Nigerian Navy

    Hopes new craft will improve local maritime security. Governor Obiano donates gunboats to Nigerian Navy Written by James Eze The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, Tuesday donated a gun-boat […]

  • Piracy in Lagos waters ‘tackled’

    Change of command prompts comments. We Tackled Piracy in Lagos Waters, Says Navy Boss By Chiemelie Ezeobi The outgone Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Jonathan Ango, […]

  • Nigerian Navy Arrests 30 Ships In 9 Months

    Navy continues to fight oil theft. Oil Theft: Nigerian Navy Arrests 30 Ships In Nine Months – ENC The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Nigerian Navy on Friday confirmed it […]

  • New system to tackle oil theft

    System also purchased by UAE for oil installations. Navy Acquires Israeli Surveillance System to Tackle Oil Theft Chiemelie Ezeobi In a bid to tackle crude oil theft and bring it […]

  • Nigerian Navy’s anti-piracy fight

    Modest success recorded. Western Naval Command Records Success Against Sea Piracy – Rear Adm. Ango Rear Adm. Jonathan Ango, a former Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command of the […]

  • Ghana: help needed to fight piracy

    New oil and gas discoveries prompt security concerns. Ghanaian Chief of Staff says international help needed to fight piracy Written by Jonathan Katzenellenbogen The Chief of Ghana’s Defence Staff has […]