Tag: armed robbery
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PLAN in Ghana
Ghana looks to boost anti-piracy capabilities. Ghana engages China in joint military exercise With the arrival of the 28th Escort Task Group (ETG 546) of the Chinese Navy, Ghana’s Navy […]
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Security in the Gulf of Guinea
Funding for security assured. 37 countries to fund Gulf of Guinea security The 37 members of the Gulf of Guinea have agreed to institute a funding scheme strengthen security in […]
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Counting the cost
Increase in attacks sees costs for shipping rise. Piracy sustains high shipping costs on Nigerian waters By Sulaimon Salau Incessant pirate attacks and kidnappings are taking an alarming toll on shipping […]
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Nigeria pushes GoG marsec
Lots of talk, but little in terms of concrete improvements. Buhari seeks national, regional collaboration on maritime security in Gulf of Guinea PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for national […]
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Nigeria hosts Eku Kugbe drill
Naval drills for NN and others. Nigerian Navy, others join forces against pirates, maritime criminals By: Precious Igbonwelundu The Nigerian Navy (NN) Wednesday joined forces with her counterparts from West, Central […]
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Praising the IFC
Centre tracked alleged ‘slave ship’ from Madagascar that Indonesia captured in April Navy intel centre helps keep region’s waters safe Noel Low Indonesia’s seizure of an alleged “slave ship” grabbed […]
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German boost for MMCC
New kit for MMCC. German equipment for West African maritime surveillance hub Written by Oscar Nkala The German government has donated maritime surveillance and communications equipment to help operationalise a segment of […]
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Suriname survivor found
One survivor found, but another attack this week. Weak, badly injured fisherman rescued; suspected pirate arrested off Suriname’s coast; Guyana in mourning PARAMARIBO – Although the chance of finding survivors is […]
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Bodies found off Suriname
Bodies found following horrific armed robbery at sea. Three bodies of 16 missing fishermen discovered; Guyanese relatives fear the worst Posted by: Denis Chabrol Three bodies of the 16 missing fishermen […]
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Fishing vessel fired on
Report only just released. Emirati fishing boat attacked ‘by pirates’ in Gulf of Oman An Emirati fishing boat was fired on by “pirates” this week, as the vessel travelled through […]
