Tag: Hostage

  • PMSCs, pirates and territorial issues

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    An overview of current maritime security issues facing the shipping and security industries.  Private anti-piracy navies: how warships for hire are changing maritime security By Emil Maine I recently sat […]

  • Nigeria: Bayelsa and its creeks of death

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    Armed robbers and pirates attacking and killing locals in Niger Delta Nigeria: Bayelsa and its creeks of death BY MIKE ODIEGWU Mrs. Timi Iyabi, a young woman in her early […]

  • Ghana policing its waters

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    Piracy and maritime crime key areas of operations. Ghana policing its waters Many have questioned the relevance of the Marine Police Unit, especially considering the fact that the Police Service […]

  • AFRIPOL one step closer

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    African police chiefs push for multinational crime organisation. AFRIPOL expected soon- Seychelles joins African nations to set up police organization for all of Africa By: Sharon Uranie and Joana Nicette […]

  • UK to support Nigerian maritime security

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    HMS Iron Duke visit offers opportunity for training and regional cooperation.  Britain pledges support for Nigeria in promoting maritime security Written by NAN THE British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr […]

  • Nigeria blames piracy on foreigners

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    Aims to rid territorial waters of private maritime security companies. Navy blames foreigners for most of crime on Nigeria waters By Benson Akomo The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Wednesday blamed […]

  • Nigerian pirates fool Naval Command

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    The curious case of the MV Gare and MT Kerala. MV-GARE Piracy Scandal : How Sea Pirates Hoodwinked Naval Command …Nigerian Navy Denies Involvement BEVERLY HILLS, July 28, (THEWILL) – Indications […]

  • ‘Sea pirates’ hit community

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    Local armed robbers continue to attack communities and boats. Sea pirates attack Ondewari community Palpable fear gripped the people of Ondewari community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa […]

  • Japan donates Navtex to Seychelles

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    Equipment will greatly improve domain awareness and safety for mariners. Japanese government donates radio broadcasting station to Seychelles  By: Hajira Amla and Bella Damoo The government of Japan has donated a Navtex broadcasting […]

  • Security weighs on Nigeria oil industry

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    Piracy, oil theft still major industry issues. Offshore security threats weighing on Nigeria’s oil industry Author: FEMI ASU Boasting huge hydrocarbons resources yet to be exploited, Nigerian offshore domain is fraught […]

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