Law Enforcement

  • Royal Navy in Gulf of Guinea

    Ships will take part in anti-piracy training as well as other duties. British naval ships on four-day visit Two British Naval Ships, HMS Iron Duke and RFA Black Rover, on […]

  • Nigerian piracy: fact and fiction

    Insecurity, under reporting, lack of information sharing all confuse the issues. Nigerian piracy ‘overhyped’ or not reported enough? By C. BLOMBAUM This has not been a good month for Nigeria. To […]

  • EU extends EUCAP Nestor mission

    Anti-piracy training mission gains extension in Horn of Africa. EU extends EUCAP Nestor mission The Council today extended the mandate of the EU mission on regional maritime capacity building in […]

  • Bayelsans bemoan killings by pirates

    Armed robbery continues in Niger Delta. Bayelsans bemoan killings by pirates Written by Willie Etim, Yenagoa TRAVELLERS and members of the Maritime Workers Union in Bayelsa State have raised alarm […]

  • Piracy justifies Myanmar oil terminal

    Regional security concerns highlight Chinese investment. Piracy surge justifies China’s investment in Myanmar oil terminal Written by Gordon Brown China’s strategic investment in an oil transhipment terminal on the Myanmar coast […]

  • Navy ready to protect Sabah waters

    Royal Malaysian Navy steps up security. Navy ready to protect Sabah waters BY MUGUNTAN VANAR KOTA KINABALU: The Royal Malaysian Navy, which has helped thwart pirates in international waters, is well […]

  • Gulf of Guinea crime & piracy

    Calling everything ‘piracy’ does little to help the situation in the region. The Legalities of Gulf of Guinea Maritime Crime with Suggested Solutions HERBERT ANYIAM A Mess There is a […]

  • Move to beef up sea patrols

    Aftermath of LNG tanker robbery. Move to beef up sea patrols Rhondor Dowlat In a bid to curb sea robberies, Minister of Transport Stephen Cadiz assured that security measures will […]

  • ReCAAP ISC: Piracy, sea robbery up

    Increase in very significant crimes causing concern in SE Asia. ReCAAP ISC: Piracy, sea robbery up 16% in 1H14 Titus Zheng Singapore-based anti-piracy organisation, ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC), […]

  • JTF Intercepts Illegal Bunkering Barge

    Operation Pulo Shield continues to target oil thieves. JTF Intercepts Illegal Bunkering Barge, Arrests 11 Suspects in Multiple Raids Segun James In its continued effort to end illegal bunkering activities […]