Tag: Gulf of Guinea

  • Nigeria’s piracy laws

    Nigeria has no robust piracy legislation. Senate proposes death penalty for sea piracy Posted By: Onyedi Ojiabor A bill seeking death penalty for anybody that caused death during sea piracy […]

  • NIMASA partners up to fight piracy

    The usual monthly statement… NIMASA partners Navy, Air Force to fight oil theft, piracy Posted By: Oluwakemi Dauda To fight oil thieves and pirates on our territorial waters, the Nigerian […]

  • Pirates free hostages

    Crew were kidnapped by pirates off Nigeria. Pirates release Russian expatriates kidnapped in Niger Delta Russian news agencies reported on Sunday that seven Russian sailors and one Ukrainian captured by […]

  • Nigeria pushes for pipeline

    Militants have been quiet, but security a concern for Shell. Niger Delta attacks: Nigeria urges Shell to reopen pipeline Nigeria wants Royal Dutch Shell to reopen a major export pipeline […]

  • USCG, Nigeria & ISPS Code

    Some Nigerian ports still failing ISPS Code. Port Security: US Coast Guard arrives for on-the-spot assessment By Godwin Oritse OFFICIALS of the United States Coast Guard have arrived Nigeria to […]

  • Fighting Gulf of Guinea piracy

    Strategies to combat piracy already exist, but countries must navigate the pitfalls that hinder implementation. Fighting rising piracy in the Gulf of Guinea BY BARTHÉLEMY BLÉDÉ ‘The Gulf of Guinea, […]

  • 2 pirates arrested in Calabar

    Armed robbery still an issue. 2 suspected sea pirates arrested in Calabar The Cross River Police Command says it has arrested two sea pirates raiding fishermen on the Edibe Edibe […]

  • Pirate fishing Vs AIS

    A small nonprofit caught these “dark” ocean vessels used for pirate fishing. It took less than a minute of satellite time to catch these thieves red-handed ANNALEE NEWITZ The heart […]

  • Piracy risk off West Africa

    Countries along the Gulf of Guinea stretching from Senegal to Angola have been trying to cooperate on improving maritime security. US warns of growing piracy risk off West Africa The […]

  • Strategies for Maritime Security

    IMO offers guidance. Preventive Strategies for Maritime Security By Aiswarya Lakshmi The importance of well-coordinated, risk-based preventive strategies to counter maritime security threats was highlighted by International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s […]