Tag: Gulf of Guinea

  • More Delta threats

    Oil region braces for attacks. JRC orders 4,314 ex-militants to prepare for attacks on installations By Wale Odunsi The Joint Revolutionary Council (JRC), a coalition of armed groups in the Niger […]

  • Pirates kill two in Delta

    Killings come as militants threaten region again. Sea Robbers Attack, Kill Two Marine Policemen in Bayelsa Gunmen believed to sea pirates have carried out an attack on a Marine Police […]

  • NIMASA sat system down?

    Whoops… NIMASA’s satellite surveillance system down in 2017- Sources Paul Ogbuokiri Indications were rife on Friday that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA’s) strategic satellite surveillance system have […]

  • Patrol boat boost for NN

    Despite NIMASA boats which could be used. Nigerian Navy Acquires Patrol Boats for Maritime Security By SULEMAN DAHUN The Nigerian Navy is in the process of taking delivery of 2 […]

  • MT Barrett released

    Pirates free hijacked vessel. MT Barrett – vessel and crew safe Union Maritime can confirm that the MT Barrett has been released after a Gulf of Guinea piracy incident lasting […]

  • Africa’s maritime security

    Protecting fisheries and communities from maritime crime. Why regional efforts are key to Africa’s maritime security MENAFN – The Conversation) Maritime security has become a priority for most of Africa’s […]

  • MT Barrett – piracy update

    Ship appears to have been hijacked for its oil cargo. The Union Maritime vessel, MT Barrett, a tanker which was at anchor off Benin, West Africa has been the subject […]

  • NIMASA under fire

    Politicians not happy with marsec contract. Reps fault award of $195 m maritime contract to Israeli firm By Eugene Agha The House of Representatives has criticized management of the Nigeria […]

  • Navy pleas for new laws

    Still no anti-piracy legislation. Navy Seeks Legislation To Prosecute Arrested Criminals The Nigerian Navy has appealed to the National Assembly to initiate Laws that would enable the Navy to prosecute […]

  • IMB issues report

    IMB issues its annual report. IMB: Global Piracy at 22-Year Low, Somalian Dangers Rise A total of 180 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported to the […]