Tag: maritime crime

  • NIMASA rescues Ghanaian vessel

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    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 […]

  • Ghana coast under threat from pirates

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     Liberia-flagged tanker hijacked off the coast of Ghana should alert the nation Ghana’s coast under threat from pirates – Maritime expert An expert in Maritime Laws and Security, Dr.Kamal Deen Ali says […]

  • Nigerian Navy: 2 new patrol boats

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    Nigerian Navy takes delivery of two fast patrol boats Nigerian Navy receives two 17 metre Nautic Africa patrol boats Nautic Africa has handed over two 17 metre Sentinel fast patrol vessels […]

  • Release of seafarers welcomed

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    MPHRP welcome the release and safe return of the remaining crew. MPHRP (The Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme) has welcomed the release and safe return of the remaining crew from the […]

  • Thai owners call for armed ships

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    Thai owners pushing for armed guards to protect ships. Thai owners call for armed ships Bangkok: Following the Thai oil tanker MT Orapin 4 which was hijacked by pirates last […]

  • MV Albedo hostages free

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    Hostages escape through window to evade pirates. MV Albedo hostages free After 1288 days in captivity, the final hostages from the MV Albedo have escaped to freedom. In a twist, […]

  • Fairdeal confirm last tanker contact

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    Fairdeal have been unable to contact their managed tanker. Fairdeal Group S.A. confirm last contact with “Fair Artemis” Fairdeal Group S.A.  can confirm that they have been unable to contact their managed […]

  • Australia: Navy to be boosted

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    Australian Defence Minister announces key initiatives.  Australia: Maritime Capabilities to be Boosted The Minister for Defence David Johnston today announced the first set of key initiatives in the Abbott Government’s […]

  • More kidnappings expected in WAF

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    The kidnapping of maritime personnel in west Africa is a rising trend. More kidnappings expected in west Africa Girija Shettar The kidnapping of maritime personnel in west Africa is a […]

  • Tanker missing off Ghana

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    IMB issues alert concerning the Greek-owned  MT Fair Artemis.  Tanker missing off Ghana The IMB has issued an alert concerning the Greek-owned, Liberian-registered, MT Fair Artemis. Owners lost contact with […]

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