Tag: nigeria
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An Emerging Threat?
In many ways the Gulf of Guinea is a perfect incubator for piracy. Surrounded by some of Africa’s most proficient oil producers the Gulf is a major transit route for oil […]
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Undermining the Effort
Abnormally long cargo dwell times and the cost of doing business in Nigeria’s seaports, amongst the highest in the world, led the federal government to set up a presidential ports […]
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It’s only in Nigeria
Abuja — President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, expressed dismay at the continuous stealing of Nigeria’s crude oil by illegal bunkerers, vowing that his administration would do everything possible to stem the […]
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Illegal Maritime Association
The Nigerian Navy has discovered an organisation training Nigerian youths on military activities and rescue operations illegally. The group, known as Merchant Maritime Transport Safety Association, had trained over 200 […]
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Maritime Boundaries
The House of Representatives yesterday requested President Goodluck Jonathan to convene a security meeting to review the status of Nigeria’s maritime boundaries. House Wants Maritime Boundaries Reviewed by Onwuka Nzeshi, […]
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Attack on Oil Tanker
Piracy off Nigeria’s oil-rich delta has escalated from low-level armed robberies to hijackings and cargo thefts, in the latest incident pirates have attacked an unidentified oil tanker. Pirates attack oil […]
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Patrol Boats
In what seems like a strategy to improve the nation’s marine security, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is expected to deliberate on a contract for the design and construction of […]
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Cause for Concern
Ghana’s oil industry is highly concerned over pirate activities in the Gulf of Guinea and the increasing threat of terrorism in neighbouring Nigeria. Ghana’s Oil and Pirate Activities in the […]
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Under Pressure
According to Grant Daly, CEO of shipping line Safmarine, the shipping industry continues to be under strain as piracy increases and the European economic crisis persists Piracy scourge and rising […]
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Shipping Hazard
Nigerian Government officials say they don’t know how many abandoned ships choke Nigeria’s waterways, but they cause tremendous environmental and navigational hazards. Ships litter Nigerian coast Beached vessels become hazards. […]
