West Africa

  • Sierra Leone commissions five new boats

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    New boats will boost regional security. Sierra Leone Maritime Authority (SLMA) commissions five new boats The Sierra Leone Maritime Authority (SLMA) through the Ministry of Transportation and Aviation on Tuesday […]

  • Dryad releases their Q2 figures

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    Southeast Asia the major concern. Maritime Crime in Southeast Asia sees a 22% increase in first half of 2015, Dryad’s latest figures show  Today, Dryad Maritime, the UK’s leading maritime […]

  • NEMA, NSA collaborate on maritime crime

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    But what of NIMASA, Marine Police and Navy? NEMA, NSA collaborate to tackle maritime crimes The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday said it would collaborate with the office […]

  • Nigerian pirates kill baby

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    Pirates grow ever more callous. Pirates Drown Seven Months Old Baby In Akwa Ibom Aghatise Osazuwa Sea pirates, who operated in Mbo Local Government Council axis of the Gulf of […]

  • The fight against piracy is growing

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    UNODC hosts event for prosecutors and judges. The fight against piracy is growing Togo – The cost of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea for 2014 is estimated at nearly […]

  • Nigerian piracy causing concern

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    New push for Nigerian Coast Guard. Stakeholders Express Worry Over Spate Of Piracy On Nigerian Waters By NAN Stakeholders on maritime sector on Sunday expressed worry over worsening spate of […]

  • Highlights from the West Africa Oil & Gas Security Summit

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    “All sectors have a responsibility to support the establishment of national security in West Africa”   The 2nd West Africa Oil & Gas Security 2015 Summit, organised by global Summits […]

  • Sailors’ Society launches Crisis Response Centre

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    24-hour centre offers support. Sailors’ Society launches Crisis Response Centre to support seafarers affected by piracy Durban-based facility will provide 24-hour rapid response and trauma counselling for survivors of piracy […]

  • NIMASA domesticates 5 IMO laws

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    IMO laws adopted to improve standards. NIMASA domesticates 5 IMO laws to improve safety of ships at sea Determined to improve the safety of ships calling the nation’s seaports, the […]

  • Piracy: Response & Training Officers

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    As pirate attacks fall away in some regions, alternatives to armed guards are sought. The Need for Response & Training Officers Guest Article by: John Twiss MSyI Lies, damned lies […]

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