Tag: cargo ship security

  • Greece pulls out of EUNAVFOR

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    Greece has recalled its warship from the European Union’s anti-piracy task force in the Indian Ocean to save money as it struggles to meet fiscal targets set by international lenders […]

  • Nigerian Waterways Security Controversy

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    The decision of the federal government to hand over the security of Nigerian waterways to a concessionaire is facing stiff opposition from stakeholders. The recent federal government decision to concession […]

  • Nigerian Pirates Kidnap 2 Crew

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    Nigerian pirates armed with machine guns fired at a Curacao-flagged vessel anchored at Port Harcourt before boarding the ship. The pirates robbed the crew before fleeing in a small speedboat with […]

  • ESC Position Paper

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    The threat to shipping and cargo remains serious from acts of piracy. In this position paper, European Shippers urge commitment from governments to protect shipping from this pirate threat. . […]

  • More armed guards on UK ships

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    A number of major UK shipping companies now carry armed teams to combat the threat of Somali pirates, a leading industry security spokesman has said. The prime minister said in […]

  • Pirate Attacks Under-Reported

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    European Union force says private guards protecting merchant ships are concealing details Pirate attacks under-reported, forum told European Union force says private guards protecting merchant ships are concealing details Private […]

  • Vessel Freed

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    The hijacked cargo ship “M/V Rosalia D’Amato” and her crew of 21 has been released from pirate control according to several sources. The 74,500 tonne Italian owned and flagged vessel […]

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