Tag: Gulf of Guinea

  • Nigeria’s prevention problems

    Maritime crime still a major issue. Poor funding, corruption hampering security BAYO AKOMOLAFE Four years after the Yaoundé summit on maritime security, efforts by Nigeria and other maritime countries in […]

  • Catch & Release

    Loopholes in legislation. Court bonds make fight against oil theft difficult – Nigerian Navy By: Bolaji Ogundele The Nigerian Navy has lamented the negative effect of unbridled granting of court bonds […]

  • BIMCO and marsec

    BIMCO’s Head of Maritime Security discusses the challenges ahead. Focus on risk mitigation techniques vital for enhanced maritime security Mr. Jakob P. Larsen, Head of Maritime Security at BIMCO, provides […]

  • 200 boats in two years

    Plenty of assets but crime persists. Navy Inducts 200 Boats In Two Years The Nigerian Navy says it has inducted over 200 assorted boats into the naval platforms in the […]

  • NIMASA making promises

    Another bold promise by NIMASA. DG NIMASA vows to protect nation’s territorial waters against illegal fishing The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has vowed […]

  • Nigeria deploys new assets

    New capabilities should improve visible presence. Navy Deploys 16 Warships to Critical Oil Installations in N’Delta, W’Africa Chiemelie Ezeobi The Nigerian Navy yesterday inaugurated 16 newly acquired warships and boats, […]

  • Nigerian Navy MoU

    Security boost for ECOWAS Zone E. Nigerian Naval chief signs MoU on joint maritime operations The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas, has signed a Memorandum of […]

  • Delta robbers problem

    Armed robbery on local waterways remains a problem. Boat Operators Want Marine Police, Navy On Bonny Route Bonny Marine Transporters Association (BMTA) has called on the marine police and Navy […]

  • Anchor’s away (sic)

    Anchor’s away. No, really. It’s away. Down there somewhere. Indian Navy helps Norwegian ship in Gulf of Aden The Indian Navy helped a Norwegian ship manned by an all Indian crew, to […]

  • Captain claims hijack

    Still awaiting confirmation of hijack. Tanker PANTELENA was hijacked and held by pirates for 9 days Captain of Greek tanker PANTELENA spoke to Georgia First Channel TV and said, that […]