Tag: Gulf of Guinea
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Angola’s Gulf of Guinea concerns
Government concerned with maritime security in region. Angola Defends Reinforcement of Security in Gulf of Guinea Washington — The need of reinforcing the international cooperation in fighting piracy, aimed to […]
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GoAGT Malta staff ‘left in lurch’
Malta staff busy finding vessels willing to take stranded guards in Djibouti, Mauritius, South Africa and the UAE, to other ports for free. By Matthew Agius A Malta-based, industry-leading and […]
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Laws against piracy seriously flawed
Universal jurisdiction and international understanding of piracy law questioned. Laws against piracy seriously flawed An international law used for 400 years to combat piracy on the high seas and, later, […]
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7 killed as pirates attack community
Pirates and armed robbers continue to target local communities in Niger Delta. 7 killed, 4 injured as sea pirates attack Ondo community Yinka Oladoyinbo FOUR members of a private security […]
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Curbing maritime piracy in Africa
Economic and political instability contributing to piracy in region. Curbing the excesses of maritime piracy in Africa Author: M.A. Johnson It may be reasonable to assume that piracy has existed for […]
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W. African pirates tap into liquid gold
Hijackings for oil cargo highlight regions security issues. West African pirates tap into ‘liquid gold’ riches Maritime security analysts say the area of the attacks is spreading and a concerted, […]
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Hijacked Ship Released Near Nigeria
MT Hai Soon 6 hijacked off Ghana is finally released off Nigeria. Hijacked Ship Released Near Nigeria A hijacked Singaporean oil tanker carrying 21 sailors was released yesterday, a week […]
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Anti-pirate security hit by rate plunge
Collapse of PMSC sparks further industry concerns. Anti-pirate security hit by rate plunge Jem Newton A fall in private security rates could raise risks for commercial shipping in the Gulf […]
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Manila Welfare Responder Training
MPHRP running training courses in the Philippines. Manila Welfare Responder Training Few people are as devoted to seafarers’ wellbeing as MPHRP’s partners, which include the members of the International Seafarers […]
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PMSCs, pirates and territorial issues
An overview of current maritime security issues facing the shipping and security industries. Private anti-piracy navies: how warships for hire are changing maritime security By Emil Maine I recently sat […]
