Ports and Terminals
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ICS: New guidance on maritime security
Shipping continues to face threats such as piracy, kidnapping and terrorism. Ship operators need to stay alert to security risks and recognize that threats are continually evolving and demand constant […]
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PMSA seizes huge quantity smuggled diesel, arrests 9
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) foiled a smuggling bid of huge quantity diesel and arrested involved accused. The PMSA in an operation conducted at Pakistan side of international maritime boundary […]
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South Korea says tanker and captain detained in Iran released
A South Korean-flagged tanker and its captain detained in Iran in January have been released, the foreign ministry in Seoul says. Iran seized the Hankuk Chemi near the strategic Strait […]
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How criminals carry out oil theft in Niger Delta – NSCDC
The corps said it impounded about 35,000 litres of adulterated AGO, also known as diesel, in its latest operation in the town. by Josiah Oluwole The Ondo State Command of […]
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Vaccine supply under threat from theft and counterfeits
By Baibhav Mishra Having warned of various threats to the COVID-19 vaccines supply chain late last year, international freight insurer TT Club is now reporting a spate of disruptions to […]
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NIMASA helicopters delivered
Written by Guy Martin The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has taken delivery of its two AW109 helicopter from Italy’s Leonardo Helicopters. They will be used as part […]
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Top three take-away lessons from the Suez Canal blockage
The Suez Canal on a normal day. Photo by Camille Delbos/Art In All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images Dirk Siebels, University of Greenwich For a week the world was gripped […]
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French Falcon 50 helps intercept illegal fishing vessel off Senegal
The crew of a French Falcon 50M maritime surveillance aircraft helped intercept an illegal fishing vessel off the coast of Senegal. On 18 March, the French Navy aircraft, based in […]
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India, Madagascar discuss maritime security and interoperability between navies
Elizabeth Roche Indian naval ship INS Shardul made a port call in Madagascar’s Antsiranana as part of increasing patrols of the Indian Ocean in recent years given a surge in […]
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HMS Montrose seizes third drugs haul in five weeks
Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose has struck for a third time in less than five weeks. In an operation lasting 10 hours, the Montrose intercepted over 6100 lbs (2800 kg) […]