Tag: drug smuggling
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Iranian ship hit in attack in Mediterranean, company says
An Iranian container ship was damaged in an attack in the Mediterranean, the state-run shipping company said on Friday, adding it would take legal action to identify the perpetrators of […]
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The US Coast Guard revises guidance to ensure cyber security is given more importance
The United States is placing increasing importance on cyber as an element of seaworthiness. In its updated guidance to Marine Inspectors and Port State Control Officers on assessing cyber risk […]
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Saudi and French naval forces carry out maritime exercise
RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) and the French Navy held a maritime exercise, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday. White Shark-21 enabled both navies to exchange experience, develop […]
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Nigeria: Guidance on contracting government security forces
On 18 February 2021, Risk Intelligence published a set of guidelines concerning the use of privately contracted government security forces in Nigeria. The publication was released following the recent developments […]
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Navy cautions on misinformation on piracy in GoG
By Evelyn Usman The Nigerian Navy has cautioned on what it described as inaccurate reports on activities of pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, GoG noting that such report could […]
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ISS: Africa can learn maritime lessons from its small island states
The African Union and African states should recognise the achievements of organisations like the Indian Ocean Commission. On 24 January, the French frigate Nivôse seized 444 kg of methamphetamines and […]
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Vehicle-carrier ship hit by explosion in Gulf of Oman
A Bahamas-flagged ship, the MV HELIOS RAY, was hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and a maritime security […]
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Antwerp Tests Autonomous Drones for Port Monitoring and Security
The Port of Antwerp is expanding its testing of autonomous drones to monitor activity and maintain safety across the port complex. This week, for the first time, an autonomous drone […]
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US naval ship docks in Sudan for ‘Red Sea security’
Mohammed Amin A US naval ship docked in the Sudanese Red Sea coastal city of Port Sudan in order to enhance maritime security in the region, the US Embassy in […]
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Mariners Warned to Watch for Third-Party Impacts from SolarWinds Hack
Bridget Johnson A Marine Safety Information Bulletin issued this month cautions the maritime industry that even if they haven’t used SolarWinds Orion they might still be hurt by the continued […]
