Tag: Gulf of Guinea

  • Pirates killed in gunfight

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    JTF in the Niger Delta on Tuesday said three suspected pirates died during a cross-fire. JTF repels attack, kills 3 suspected pirates in crossfire The Joint Task Force (JTF) in […]

  • Ransom may go to Boko Haram

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    Former hostage says FBI told him ransom may go to terrorists. Kidnapped ship’s captain told ransoms may be funneled to Boko Haram Wren Thomas grew up in the middle of […]

  • Union calls for piracy laws

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    MM&P calls for action over piracy. Captain Phillips’ Union Calls for Piracy Laws The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots stresses the June 24  Indian Court hearing for 35 […]

  • US issues new counter piracy plan

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    The United States has long been a leader in maritime security. United States Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan The United States has long been a leader in maritime […]

  • Are OPVs the solution?

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    Acquisition of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) by African states has attracted significant attention. Are offshore patrol vessels the solution to Africa’s maritime threats? Contributor:  James Fahey The acquisition of Offshore […]

  • Africa’s Maritime Domain

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    Unstable and fragile political regimes compound the problems. Africa’s Maritime Domain: Can the Regional States Ensure a Stable Regime in the Indian Ocean Region? by P.V. Rao The unstable and […]

  • Satellites Critical to Maritime Security

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    Illegal activities at sea often go unnoticed. Satellites Seen As Critical to Maritime Security By Christina Munnell Illegal activities at sea often go unnoticed because international authorities cannot keep a […]

  • Aspida: Cowboys still prevalent

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    Shipowners are still being hoodwinked when it comes to choosing a private maritime security company Aspida: Cowboys still prevalent among PMSCs Athens: Shipowners are still being hoodwinked when it comes […]

  • Port2Port predicts Nigeria acquittals

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    Port2Port expects a swift acquittal for two British maritime security guards Port2Port predicts Nigeria acquittals Girija Shettar Port2Port expects a swift acquittal for two British maritime security guards arrested in […]

  • Sea piracy undermines investment

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    Piracy and armed robbery undermined investment in the offshore oil sector Sea piracy undermines investment in offshore oil sector – Lawyer Dr Morakinyo Adedayo, a Maritime Lawyer, on Thursday said […]

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