Tag: Gulf of Guinea

  • Piracy on the rise in SE Asia

    A series of incidents in recent weeks has highlighted the ongoing problem in the region. Piracy on the rise in SE Asia Piracy in the Indian Ocean may well be […]

  • Seafarer ransom threat

    A suspected convergence between terrorism and piracy would threaten ransom payments for seafarers Seafarer ransom threat from terror links Girija Shettar A suspected convergence between terrorism and piracy would threaten […]

  • Hijacked tanker makes contact

    Captain of MT Fair Artemis able to contact owners following hijacking. Hijacked tanker makes contact with owners The Fairdeal Group has announced that they have finally made contact with their […]

  • Maritime Security: Make the right choice

    The following article is an Opinion piece written by Rene Toomse, CEO of Aburgus Risk Management Maritime Security: Make the right choice An Aburgus team, having recently returned from a […]

  • Pirates emerging off new coast of Africa

    Pirates are once again threatening merchant ships off the coast of Africa. Pirates Suddenly Emerging Against Merchant Vessels Off New Coast of Africa Pirates are once again threatening merchant ships […]

  • Piracy hinders Nigeria maritime

    Ernest Shonekan said piracy and robbery were responsible Piracy, armed robbery hinder Nigeria maritime industry growth – Shonekan A former Head of State, Ernest Shonekan, on Tuesday said sea piracy […]

  • NIMASA launches satelite surveillance

    Ghanaian registered vessel was reportedly hijacked off the coast of Ghana NIMASA launches satelite surveillance …rescues Ghanaian vessel LAGOS—The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has launched its satellite […]

  • Disturbing the Pond

    MT Fair Artemis is still missing, presumed hijacked. Disturbing the Pond: A Missing Tanker in the Gulf of Guinea By James M. Bridger, Delex Systems Inc. A Greek-owned oil tanker that […]

  • Fighting Pirates the African Way

    A continent is trying to secure its seas How to Fight Pirates the African Way By Peter Dörrie Africa has more than 26,000 kilometers of coastline—and some of the world’s most […]

  • NIMASA rescues Ghanaian vessel

    NIMASA helps free hijacked fishing vessel on June 5th. NIMASA rescues Ghanaian vessel The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched its satellite surveillance system, which, in conjunction with […]