Tag: Gulf of Guinea

  • Navy hands over 20 suspected oil thieves

    Nigerian Navy scoops up another pile of oil thieves. Navy hands over 20 suspected oil thieves to EFCC BY SIMON UTEBOR The Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy with […]

  • Epicentre of Nigerian piracy found

    Bergen Risk Solutions identifies possible hub of Nigerian pirates. Small Town Blues – Epicentre of Nigerian piracy found There is no sign of the Gulf of Guinea piracy problem abating, and […]

  • Royal Navy exercises with Nigerian Navy

    Opportunity to share knowledge and experience. Royal Navy exercises with Nigerian Navy A Royal Navy frigate has been training with the Nigerian Navy allowing for an exchange of skills and […]

  • ISPS: Benefits and Burdens

    ISPS: Operational Benefits, Administrative Burdens Op-Ed by Herbert Anyiam Every initiative has positive and negative sides. This applies equally to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.  Whilst […]

  • BAE to build 3 new OPVs

    UK MoD awards BAE new contract. BAE Systems awarded contract for U.K. OPV trio BAE Systems reports that it has been been awarded a £348 million (about $584 million) contract […]

  • Armed Guarding End Game

    Collapse of major PMSC causes industry concerns. Armed Guarding End Game What goes up, must come down – especially when a bubble bursts, Which it seems is exactly what is […]

  • MEND militants running security

    Perfect case of poachers turned gamekeepers. Governor Dickson Of Bayelsa Outsources Maritime Security To Former Militant ‘Boy Loaf’ In a seeming indication that he is overwhelmed by rising insecurity and […]

  • Piracy still a threat

    PMSC union raises concerns over complacency. Piracy still a threat – maritime security union In spite of a global drop in maritime piracy, the threat still remains, especially off West […]

  • Pirate attack reported 200nm off Nigeria

    Many experts remain open-minded until a full report of the event is made available. Audacious Open Ocean Ambush could be a “Game Changer” for Piracy in Gulf of Guinea warns […]

  • US patrol boats are Nigeria-bound

    Firm using Hann patrol boats to ensure oil rig security. Small firm exports to Africa, James Bond-style Paul Davidson, USA TODAY As the Obama administration this week encourages U. S. […]