Tag: nigeria
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Curbing maritime piracy in Africa
Economic and political instability contributing to piracy in region. Curbing the excesses of maritime piracy in Africa Author: M.A. Johnson It may be reasonable to assume that piracy has existed for […]
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W. African pirates tap into liquid gold
Hijackings for oil cargo highlight regions security issues. West African pirates tap into ‘liquid gold’ riches Maritime security analysts say the area of the attacks is spreading and a concerted, […]
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Hijacked Ship Released Near Nigeria
MT Hai Soon 6 hijacked off Ghana is finally released off Nigeria. Hijacked Ship Released Near Nigeria A hijacked Singaporean oil tanker carrying 21 sailors was released yesterday, a week […]
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Manila Welfare Responder Training
MPHRP running training courses in the Philippines. Manila Welfare Responder Training Few people are as devoted to seafarers’ wellbeing as MPHRP’s partners, which include the members of the International Seafarers […]
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PMSCs, pirates and territorial issues
An overview of current maritime security issues facing the shipping and security industries. Private anti-piracy navies: how warships for hire are changing maritime security By Emil Maine I recently sat […]
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Nigeria: Bayelsa and its creeks of death
Armed robbers and pirates attacking and killing locals in Niger Delta Nigeria: Bayelsa and its creeks of death BY MIKE ODIEGWU Mrs. Timi Iyabi, a young woman in her early […]
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AFRIPOL one step closer
African police chiefs push for multinational crime organisation. AFRIPOL expected soon- Seychelles joins African nations to set up police organization for all of Africa By: Sharon Uranie and Joana Nicette […]
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UK to support Nigerian maritime security
HMS Iron Duke visit offers opportunity for training and regional cooperation. Britain pledges support for Nigeria in promoting maritime security Written by NAN THE British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr […]
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Nigeria blames piracy on foreigners
Aims to rid territorial waters of private maritime security companies. Navy blames foreigners for most of crime on Nigeria waters By Benson Akomo The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Wednesday blamed […]
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Nigerian pirates fool Naval Command
The curious case of the MV Gare and MT Kerala. MV-GARE Piracy Scandal : How Sea Pirates Hoodwinked Naval Command …Nigerian Navy Denies Involvement BEVERLY HILLS, July 28, (THEWILL) – Indications […]