Ports and Terminals

  • NATO trains Somali port police

    Efforts continue in regional capacity building. NATO counter-piracy forces conduct Maritime Law Enforcement training of Somali policemen SOMALI BASIN – Last week, Task Force 508 of NATO’s counter-piracy Operation OCEAN SHIELD […]

  • NIMASA Tightens Security for Oil Rigs

    Despite some gains, piracy is still a major issue for the country.  Nigeria: NIMASA Tightens Security for Oil Rigs, Nation’s Waters By Eugene Agha Lagos — The Nigerian Maritime Administration […]

  • Dubai gears up for piracy conference

    Dubai also hosting Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. Issues and long term solutions to tackle maritime piracy identified Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 October 2014:- A notable […]

  • Nigeria is losing a fortune to pirates

    Estimates that nation has lost $135 billion to pirates in three years. Nigeria loses N21.6 trn to piracy in three years By Godwin Oritse FOLLOWING the increased activities of the pirates […]

  • NIMASA rolls out new strategies

    Battle against piracy and maritime crime sees new plans. Maritime security: NIMASA rolls out strategies to combat oil theft, sea-related crimes Uzoamaka Anagor In a bid to further secure the […]

  • Al Qaeda’s Next Target: US Tankers

    Terror group makes threats against maritime assets. Al Qaeda’s Next Target: American Oil Tankers Author: Sarah Kaufman, Deep Web Reporting By: Saar Fresco Al Qaeda discusses strategic attacks on chokepoints of oil shipments from […]

  • Ship Tracking Gone Awry

    Vulnerabilities in AIS highlighted. Ship Tracking Gone Awry: Reliance on AIS Data Undermines Maritime Security Opinion piece by Ami Daniel, co-Founder and CEO, Windward Ships have been sailing the oceans for […]

  • Nigeria: ISPS Code Compliance

    ISPS woes continue for country’s ports. Nigeria: ISPS Code Compliance – 58 Port Facilities Risk Losing Patronage With only 22 ports facilities already compliant with the International Ship and Port […]

  • Tanzania signs anti-piracy protocol

    Protocol signed but with conditions imposed.  Tanzania finally endorses EAC anti-piracy protocol BY JAMES KANDOYA At last Tanzania has signed the protocol against piracy which was endorsed by other East […]

  • Indian Ocean’s $18Billion Piracy Stakes

    Piracy in the Indian Ocean region.  The Indian Ocean’s $18-Billion Piracy Stakes Chaitanya Mallapur “(The) Indian legal system lacks (a) clear and unambiguous mechanism to prosecute maritime pirates.. Piracy off […]