West Africa

  • Nigeria’s strategic plan

    New strategy to secure waterways. Naval Chief Unveils Strategic Plan for Maritime Safety POSTED BY SEGUN ADEBOWALE The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, in one of […]

  • JTF awaits pirates’ prosecution

    When pressed further to know the agency in charge of the prosecution, JTF refused to name the agency. JTF awaits pirates’ prosecution for killing N’Delta troops SIMON UTEBOR The six […]

  • New ship for Nigerian Navy

    Recent report stated 50% of ships non-operational. Navy receives new warship to combat oil theft, piracy By Tina Todo The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Cross River State, on Friday […]

  • Creek security increased

    One person killed in incident on Tuesday. Heavy Security, Marine Police Deployed on A’Ibom, Cross River Waterways to Cheek Miscreants Okon Bassey in Uyo Security has been beefed up along […]

  • Oil theft vessels to be treated as saboteurs

    Nigerian Navy issues warning. Oil theft vessels will be treated as saboteurs – Navy FIDELIS SORIWEI The authorities of the Nigerian Navy have warned members of the Nigerian Ship Owners […]

  • Nigeria seeks joint efforts on security

    Countries must do more to combat piracy and maritime crime. Nigeria seeks joint efforts on security in Gulf of Guinea Abuja (AFP) – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday urged […]

  • Nigeria to use drones in oil fight

    Annual loss estimated at $3 billion. Nigeria: drones to monitor vessels in fight against oil theft Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr Emmanuel Kachikwu has […]

  • Nigeria: monarch seeks piracy help

    New President needs to crack down on piracy. Bayelsa monarch seeks help over sea piracy By Wille Etim THE Amanayabo of Okpoama Kingdom in Brass Local Council of Bayelsa State, […]

  • Marine Police repel pirate attack

    Armed robberies in creeks remain commonplace. Bayelsa Police repel pirates’ attack on passenger boat, recovers arms The Bayelsa Police Command on Sunday said its Marine Division in Southern Ijaw Local […]

  • The Future of Maritime Security

    Unique opportunities for maritime CSOs and senior staff. The Future of Maritime Security 2015-2020 The Security of Seafarers is a board level issue. CSO Alliance, working with BIMCO and Port2Port […]