Tag: maritime crime
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China to fight GoG piracy
China expands its African footprint. Chinese soldiers to join anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Guinea Chinese soldiers will assist Western African countries in securing navigational safety in the Gulf […]
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China, Russia in S. China Sea drill
News won’t please others in region. China and Russia to hold joint drills in South China Sea China says it is to hold joint military exercises with Russia in the […]
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Dryad issues Q2 report
Q2 report has some positives, but kidnap remains huge issue. Crew kidnapping on the rise in Gulf of Guinea despite good news and de-escalation in other areas in Dryad’s Q2 […]
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ReCAAP reports on kidnappings
Ongoing kidnappings by Abu Sayyaf Group focus of report. ReCAAP ISC Special Report on Abduction of Crew from Ships in Waters Off Eastern Sabah and Southern Philippines THE ReCAAP ISC […]
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Nigerian pirates kill three
More violence in Delta. Pirates kill two civilians attending funeral in Bayelsa Simon Utebor, Yenagoa Fresh facts have emerged that the suspected sea pirates who murdered an officer of the […]
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ASG behind crew kidnap
Confirmation that ASG abducted crew. Abu Sayyaf kidnapped 5 sailors, Malaysia says Malaysia’s police chief said Tuesday that five tugboat crew missing since last week were abducted by the militant […]
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Indo boosts boat security
Armed guards apparently ruled out. Jakarta to Boost Security of Small Vessels By Aiswarya Lakshmi Jakarta will boost security of small vessels after hijackings 15 July, says a report in […]
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NIMASA calls for support
Still no sign of “eradication”… Maritime security: NIMASA chief seeks agencies’ support Posted By: Emeka Ugwanyi The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has called […]
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Piracy hits new low
IMB reports drop in incidents. Pirate attacks drop to 21-year low in H1 2016: IMB By Marcus Hand The number of piracy attacks dropped to a 21-year low in the […]
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Nigeria’s piracy laws
Nigeria still lacks effective piracy legislation. Stakeholder Wants Legal Framework For Pirates’ Prosecution In a bid to curb the activities of sea pirates and waterways robbers in Nigerian territorial waters, […]
