Maritime Crime
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NIMASA calls for support
Still no sign of “eradication”… Maritime security: NIMASA chief seeks agencies’ support Posted By: Emeka Ugwanyi The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has called […]
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Piracy hits new low
IMB reports drop in incidents. Pirate attacks drop to 21-year low in H1 2016: IMB By Marcus Hand The number of piracy attacks dropped to a 21-year low in the […]
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Nigeria’s piracy laws
Nigeria still lacks effective piracy legislation. Stakeholder Wants Legal Framework For Pirates’ Prosecution In a bid to curb the activities of sea pirates and waterways robbers in Nigerian territorial waters, […]
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Nigeria’s militant problem
Niger Delta issues continue. Why Nigeria’s ‘Avengers’ are crippling the oil sector By Martin Patience, BBC News, Niger Delta The vast wetlands of the Niger Delta region are home to […]
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Still no word on crew kidnap
No word on ransom demand. Sabah still has no leads on missing 5 Malaysian sailors Sabah authorities said it has no confirmation whether the Filipino militant group Abu Sayyaf was […]
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Armed guards legality questioned
Confusion over legality. Military presence on merchant vessels prohibited: Navy commander Liza Yosephine Navy chief Adm.Ade Supandi has said he is not certain the government’s plan to provide security involving […]
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Asian piracy down, kidnaps up
Crew kidnaps still on the rise in region. Asian Piracy Incidents Drop to Four-Year Low The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) […]
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S. China Sea Malarkey
South China Sea wrangles continue. Philippines asked to ‘disregard’ tribunal ruling on South China Sea, foreign minister says The Philippines was asked by China to “disregard” an international tribunal ruling […]
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Armed guards for Asia
Hopes move will counter Abu Sayyaf Group. Indonesia, Philippines agree on armed escorts for coal barges By Vincent Wee from Hong Kong It appears there is finally some progress, and […]
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Tug found crewless
Militants suspected of kidnapping crew. Tug Found Without Crew in Abu Sayyaf Waters On Monday afternoon, fishermen spotted a tugboat with its engine running but no crew on board off of Sabah, Malaysia – waters […]
