Industry Sector

  • Anti-pirate security hit by rate plunge

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    Collapse of PMSC sparks further industry concerns. Anti-pirate security hit by rate plunge Jem Newton A fall in private security rates could raise risks for commercial shipping in the Gulf […]

  • Manila Welfare Responder Training

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    MPHRP running training courses in the Philippines.  Manila Welfare Responder Training Few people are as devoted to seafarers’ wellbeing as MPHRP’s partners, which include the members of the International Seafarers […]

  • Kenya charges 9 over drug haul

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    Drugs seized onboard MV Bushehr Amin Darya in Mombasa port. Kenya charges 9 foreigners over 377-kg heroin haul MOMBASA Kenya (Reuters) – Nine foreign nationals were charged in a Kenyan court […]

  • PMSCs, pirates and territorial issues

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    An overview of current maritime security issues facing the shipping and security industries.  Private anti-piracy navies: how warships for hire are changing maritime security By Emil Maine I recently sat […]

  • US Navy & Asia Pacific Rebalancing

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    Ensured stability and regional security requires successful engagement with partner nations. Admiral on U.S. Navy & Asia Pacific Re-balancing Act By George Backwell The commander of U.S. Pacific Command has […]

  • Nigeria: Bayelsa and its creeks of death

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    Armed robbers and pirates attacking and killing locals in Niger Delta Nigeria: Bayelsa and its creeks of death BY MIKE ODIEGWU Mrs. Timi Iyabi, a young woman in her early […]

  • Ghana policing its waters

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    Piracy and maritime crime key areas of operations. Ghana policing its waters Many have questioned the relevance of the Marine Police Unit, especially considering the fact that the Police Service […]

  • AFRIPOL one step closer

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    African police chiefs push for multinational crime organisation. AFRIPOL expected soon- Seychelles joins African nations to set up police organization for all of Africa By: Sharon Uranie and Joana Nicette […]

  • UK to support Nigerian maritime security

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    HMS Iron Duke visit offers opportunity for training and regional cooperation.  Britain pledges support for Nigeria in promoting maritime security Written by NAN THE British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr […]

  • Fisheries Crime: Bridging the Gap

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    ‘Fish piracy’ and Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) a huge issue. Fisheries Crime: Bridging the Gap Op-Ed by Dr Mary Ann Palma-Robles Fisheries crime is a major and increasingly […]

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