Tag: Gulf of Guinea

  • Royal Navy in Gulf of Guinea

    Ships will take part in anti-piracy training as well as other duties. British naval ships on four-day visit Two British Naval Ships, HMS Iron Duke and RFA Black Rover, on […]

  • Nigerian piracy: fact and fiction

    Insecurity, under reporting, lack of information sharing all confuse the issues. Nigerian piracy ‘overhyped’ or not reported enough? By C. BLOMBAUM This has not been a good month for Nigeria. To […]

  • Bayelsans bemoan killings by pirates

    Armed robbery continues in Niger Delta. Bayelsans bemoan killings by pirates Written by Willie Etim, Yenagoa TRAVELLERS and members of the Maritime Workers Union in Bayelsa State have raised alarm […]

  • Gulf of Guinea crime & piracy

    Calling everything ‘piracy’ does little to help the situation in the region. The Legalities of Gulf of Guinea Maritime Crime with Suggested Solutions HERBERT ANYIAM A Mess There is a […]

  • Challenges facing PMSCs

    Regulations and market forces creating new pressures for marsec firms. The regulatory and cost pressures facing private maritime security By Gary Howard from London The growth in use of the […]

  • JTF Intercepts Illegal Bunkering Barge

    Operation Pulo Shield continues to target oil thieves. JTF Intercepts Illegal Bunkering Barge, Arrests 11 Suspects in Multiple Raids Segun James In its continued effort to end illegal bunkering activities […]

  • ISPS Code and maritime terrorism

    As a response to the 9/11 attacks, the International Ship and Port Security code came in to force 1st July 2004. The ISPS Code and maritime terrorism By Lars H. […]

  • Business awards recognise Ambrey Risk

    Nomination “unexpected” says company. Private Business Awards recognize achievements of Private Security Company International security and risk management company Ambrey Risk has been shortlisted for ‘Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the […]

  • Lawlessness Hurting Nigerian Trade

    Oil theft and piracy concern UK Chamber of Shipping. Maritime Lawlessness Off Nigeria’s Coast Hurting Trade – Report A report published by the UK chamber of shipping has lamented the […]

  • Togo receives Defender patrol boat

    US donates third vessel to Togo. Togo receives Defender patrol boat from United States The United States has donated a Defender patrol boat to the Togolese Navy, adding to the two […]