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  • Cyber: is industry prepared?

    The escalating cyber threat to shipping. Today’s Maritime Security: Is the Industry Prepared? By Jim Romeo In late June of 2017, AP Moeller-Maersk shut down its container operations at the […]

  • Nigeria, Ghana sign MoU

    Move to bolster Gulf security. Nigeria, Ghana sign MoU to wage war against sea pirates The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a four-year Memorandum of Understanding […]

  • UAE’s IMO hopes

    The country is the only Arab nation vying for a seat on the international body UAE’s bid for International Maritime Organisation council seat would ‘boost security’ Ramola Talwar Badam The […]

  • CG for Kenya?

    African Coast Guards now all the rage! Cabinet okays bill setting up agency to safeguard coastline By GEORGE OMONDI The Cabinet has approved the Kenya Coast Guard Service Bill, setting […]

  • Delta Coast Guard?

    Ongoing attacks highlight security holes despite multiple enforcement agencies in region. Groups seek establishment of Coast Guards to tackle piracy in Bayelsa creeks Two civil society groups have advocated a […]

  • ReCAAP, MPA piracy training

    ReCAAP, MPA and Japan join forces. Anti-piracy training for veteran maritime officers Zhaki Abdullah A new training programme for experienced maritime enforcement officers, aimed at helping combat piracy and armed […]

  • Nigeria’s illegal weapons

    Nigeria battles illegal arms. Red alert at land borders, seaports, over influx of arms By Udeme Clement The influx of arms and ammunition into Nigeria from Turkey has taken a […]

  • Coast Guard for SA?

    Could ease pressure on Navy. Department of Defence looking at establishing Coast Guard Written by Guy Martin The Department of Defence is exploring the possibility of establishing a Coast Guard, and continues […]

  • UK issues cyber guidance

    New document runs to 73 pages. UK unveils new cyber security code of practice by Martyn Wingrove UK’s Government has introduced new guidance on how shipping can deal with the […]

  • Radiation Security Tested

    Remain calm… Radiation Security Tested On Maersk Ship US government security teams have executed a container-climbing trial designed to safely place radiation detection equipment on and around stacked cargo containers […]