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Nigerian Navy chief warns criminals
Navy chief warns criminals in Nigeria’s territorial waters By PHILIP NWOSU Nigerian Navy has warned pirates and other criminal elements operating within the coast of West Africa to desist or […]
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India exports first warship
Big step for Indian shipbuilding. Meet the Barracuda – the First Warship India Will Export Written by Sudhi Ranjan Sen Coast Guard Ship Barracuda – a 75 ft by 15 ft […]
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NIMASA canvasses legal powers
New legislation and more active prosecution sought. NIMASA canvasses legal powers to prosecute pirates, sea robbers Uzoamaka Anagor Worried by the menace of piracy and other illegalities on Nigerian waters, […]
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Iranian Navy scares pirates
Headline of the week… Commander: Pirates Hiding Due to Scary Presence of Iranian Navy Pirate attack on cargo ships has now become a rare scene in the region due to […]
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US, India deepen maritime ties
Indian PM’s visit to US sees new agreements. U.S., India Deepening Maritime Security Ties U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Tuesday to deepen U.S.-Indian cooperation on maritime security […]
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Challenging Myths of Pirate Violence
Examining the facts behind the figures. Challenging Myths of Pirate Violence By Dirk Steffen “In the last five years, pirates have killed at least 411 fishermen and wounded at least […]
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Nigeria: $25b lost to oil theft, piracy
Huge scale of crime apparent. Nigeria loses $25b yearly to oil theft, sea piracy Posted by: Oluwakemi Dauda The Federal Government loses about $25 billion yearly to oil theft, sea […]
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Security on the cheap
Could drones offer port security? Security on the cheap New cost effective unmanned vehicles could be perfect for port operations, finds Stevie Knight It is one thing to innovate but […]
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India Supreme Court seeks hostage action
Lack of success in negotiations prompts court to step in. Government faces Supreme Court ire over Indians held captive by Somali pirates Concerned at the external affairs ministry’s failure to […]
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Tanker hijacked off Ghana coast
Media reports that MT Hai Soon 6 hijacked by pirates in Ghanaian waters. Tanker hijacked off Ghana coast According to media reports, the Kiribati-flagged tanker, MT Hai Soon 6 (IMO […]
