Tag: port security
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Houthis detaining tankers
Hodeidah remains a major target for Saudi coalition. Saudi ambassador to Yemen confirms Houthis detaining 19 oil vessels Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed al-Jaber confirmed that Houthi militias were […]
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NIMASA port security boost
Promise of new patrol boats. NPA, Navy, NIMASA Partner To Secure Onne, Rivers Ports Following the incessant attacks of vessels by sea pirates in Onne and Rivers Ports, Nigeria Ports […]
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IMO stowaway focus
Unseen cost for shipping industry. Maritime Transport In Africa: Efforts To Avoid Illegal Passengers International experts and port managers are meeting in a workshop in Yaounde to analyse the current […]
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NIMASA working with IMO
Nigeria moves towards compliance. NIMASA, IMO move to enforce maritime security legislations By Godwin Oritse IN a bid to further strengthen the nation’s maritime security, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and […]
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Antwerp’s cocaine connection
Smugglers have a new route. Cocaine’s New Gateway to Europe: Busy Belgian Port By Valentina Pop ANTWERP, Belgium—Europe’s largest container port for bananas has also become the continent’s gateway for […]
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Japan, India to combat piracy
SAR and anti-piracy ops. India to work with Japan to combat piracy CHENNAI: The Indian Coast Guard is planning to expand its cooperation with the Japan Coast Guard and coast guards of other countries […]
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Securing supply chains
Sorting the supply chain. Shipping getting onboard the blockchain train The supply chain is “the nirvana of blockchains” with many applications where they can be employed. According to Guardtime chief […]
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Nigeria’s weapons woes
Customs regularly intercept shipments. Nigeria: How Shipping Companies Import Illicit Firearms Into Nigeria – Customs Boss By Kingsley Adeniyi The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Hameed Ali, has lashed […]
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Yemen sees ports reopen
Closures condemned internationally. Yemen sees ports reopen Saudi Arabia has reopened some ports in Yemen a week after the Saudi-led military coalition battling the Houthi movement there announced a temporary […]
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Cyber-Attack: What’s at Stake
Shipping begins to wake to the threat. Cyber-Attack: What’s at Stake By Payal Bhattar The global shipping industry has come of age with more automation, game-changing technologies and the-internet-of-things. But embarking […]