Tag: Gulf of Guinea
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Nigeria, Japan Boost Military Cooperation
Nigeria and Japan have started plans to boost military cooperation with the aim of improving security in both nations. Nigeria, Japan To Boost Military Cooperation The military cooperation plan […]
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Nigerian Navy arrests 1,500 ‘illegal’ vessels
Part of crackdown on smuggling, IUU fishing and oil theft. Navy arrests 1,500 ‘illegal’ vessels Posted By: Nicholas Kalu The Eastern Naval Command of the Navy in Calabar, the Cross […]
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Navy to deploy new ratings to boost security
Nigerian Navy using trainees for security. Navy to deploy new ratings to boost security operations Nigerian Navy has revealed plans to deploy new ratings in strategic locations for the purpose […]
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US, UK build West African marsec capabilities
US and UK Marines help train local forces. US, UK build West African partners’ maritime security capabilities Story by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson GULF OF GUINEA – U.S. Marines and […]
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Pirates seek out Gulf of Guinea weak spots
Claims pirates using insider information prior to hijacks. Pirates seek out weak spots in the Gulf of Guinea Written by Africa Defense Forum – ADF The pirates of the Gulf […]
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Nigerian hostages released
No information on any ransom payment. Pirates release Lithuanian sailors abducted off Nigerian coast Pirates have released two Lithuanian sailors abducted off the coasts of Nigeria in mid-October, Government Vice-Chancellor […]
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NATO hosts energy security workshop
Energy security focusing minds. Emerging threats to maritime energy infrastructure A growing share of energy resources – both oil and liquefied natural gas – is produced offshore and transported by […]
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Pirates attack Nigerian town
Increasing militancy causing security headaches. Pirates invade Afikpo; policeman killed, patrol vehicle burnt By Peter Okutu ABAKALIKI—one person was killed, weekend, while property worth hundreds of thousands of Naira were […]
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The ECSA Maritime Security Working Group
Migrant situation added to remit. Shipowners’ holistic approach to maritime security In a move intended to allow the European shipping industry to stay abreast of recent developments, European shipowners have […]
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Merchant ships add eyes in West Africa
Keeping tabs on voluntary reporting area. Merchant ships add eyes in the Gulf of Guinea From a small, white building on the campus of Regional Maritime University near Tema, Ghana, […]
