ISPS Code
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NIMASA promises ISPS Code
Many ports still not compliant. NIMASA pledges to enforce implementation of ISPS Code The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), has restated its commitment towards the full implementation and […]
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Piracy: counting the cost
Intertanko estimate $1.2 billion spent on armed guards. Plunge in Gulf of Aden piracy incidents comes at a huge cost By Lee Hong Liang from Singapore The piracy-prone Gulf of […]
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EUNAVFOR to train Libyans
Agreement reached on training. Operation SOPHIA: signed the agreement on Libyan Coast Guard and Navy Training “The Memorandum Of Understanding signed today, is another key step towards the beginning of […]
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Japan offers coast guard ships to Philippines
Japan has no claim in the South China Sea but it is in dispute with China over small islands in the East China Sea. Japan in talks to deliver two […]
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Italy raises port security level
No reason cited for move. Italy raises security level at tourist ports – coastguard Italy raised the security level at its tourist ports on Thursday, a coastguard spokesman said, meaning […]
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Nigeria: Operation Crocodile Smile
Sends message to Niger Delta militants. Nigeria: Operation Crocodile Smile By Abu Najakku About a fortnight ago, the Nigerian Army launched what it called Operation Crocodile Smile. The operation, according […]
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Marsec, port security deal for Angola
Training for merchant fleet, too. Angola and Cabo Verde cooperate on maritime and port security Angola and Cabo Verde are planning technical cooperation in the area of maritime and port […]
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Yemen port attacked
UAE media reports jihadist attack launched from boats. Growing risk to southern commercial ports and coalition vessels in Yemen’s territorial waters from boat-borne jihadist attacks By Meda Al Rowas Yemeni […]
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UK coastal security woes
New patrol boats not expected until late 2017. Border patrol vessels: Numbers ‘worryingly low’, MPs warn Britain’s Border Force has a “worryingly low” number of boats to patrol the UK’s […]
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Ferry security stepped up
Armed team helicoptered in. Armed French police start cross-Channel ferry patrols Armed French police have begun patrols on cross-Channel ferries in a bid to prevent terrorist attacks. The scheme started […]