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‘122 seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea this year’
By Sulaimon Salau With the latest piracy attack involving the kidnap of four seafarers, 122 crew members have so far been abducted from vessels in the Gulf of Guinea this […]
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Port of Los Angeles strengthens cyber security with US$6.8M contract
by Martyn Wingrove Under a multi-year agreement, IBM will use its cloud security and technology to improve defences across the port’s supply chain ecosystem, using the CRC to detect threats and […]
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MarSec20+ The future of Port and Maritime Security
MarSec20+: 8th December 11:00 – 14:00 GMT 9th December 11:00 – 14:00 GMT Petrospot and CSO Alliance are pleased to introduce their virtual conference MarSec20+ | The future of Port […]
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Owners urged to verify bridge system security
by Martyn Wingrove December is a crucial month for shipping as the industry prepares for the implementation of IMO’s cyber security regulations at a time when cyber threats are heightened. IMO […]
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Nigeria: Navy Conducts Simulation Exercise for Anti-Piracy, Rig Protection
The Nigerian Navy has conducted various simulation exercise for anti-piracy, rig protection, visit board search and seizure, communication drills, together with search and rescue operations. The simulation activities were part […]
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The risks of trading in the Middle East remain of real concern
by Craig Jallal Pre-Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, one of the biggest challenges facing tanker operators was the Middle East. Specifically, how to pass by Somalia pirates (a situation largely resolved) and then […]
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With Sudan naval base, Russia may have a ‘key to Africa’
Author Roman Goncharenko The Kremlin plans to set up a naval base on the Red Sea in Sudan. The prestige project would expand Russia’s presence in Africa. That could have […]
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Nigeria: FG plans to spend N8.9bn on boat rentals
By Godwin Oritse THE Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Transportation is proposing to spend a whopping N8.7billion annually as rentals for fast intervention boats with which it hopes […]
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‘Moment of truth’ for Nigeria as dry season triggers piracy spike
Bimco’s Jakob Larsen says now is the time for Nigeria to start making good on its promise to eradicate maritime gangs in 2021 By Gary Dixon Bimco is urging Nigeria […]
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US Coast Guard could detain ships not complying with IMO guidelines
Ships sailing in US waters could be detained if they are found not to be complying with the IMO’s cyber risk management guidelines. The guidance to inspectors on how to […]