Tag: NIMASA

  • Abandoned vessels in Lagos Anchorage

    Criminals using ships as bases. Miscreants take over abandoned vessels in Lagos Anchorage The increasing incidence of abandonment of vessels on Lagos waters is generating concerns in the maritime industry. This […]

  • Risk Intelligence updates WAF advice

    Confusing situation for shipping.  The use of Nigerian Navy and Police with or without security advisors in private maritime security roles Risk Intelligence has updated its briefing paper on the […]

  • Piracy and the Gulf of Guinea

    Ships advised against using armed guards in Nigerian waters. Piracy and the Gulf of Guinea The Maritime Trade and Information Sharing Centre for the Gulf of Guinea (MTISC-GoG) has advised […]

  • Nigeria to detain foreign guards

    Life becoming harder for Western PMSCs. FG to detain ships entering nation’s territorial water with foreign guards By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — THE Federal Government has said that it will not […]

  • Arrests made in Norway navy sale

    Two UK businessmen arrested on suspicion of involvement in sale of warships to Nigerian security company In December last year, the Norwegian press revealed that six decommissioned naval Hauk-class guided […]

  • Kidnapped crew not kidnapped…

    Investigation into cargo theft underway.  Kidnap of MV Equinox Crew a Hoax – Vessel Owners The actual owners of MV EQUINOX, a vessel whose Captain and Engineer were reportedly kidnapped […]

  • Nigeria ISPS compliance hits 38%

    Still a very long way to go.  Seaports Compliance Level With ISPS Code Hits 38% Samson Echenim The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said about 38 per […]

  • NIMASA breaks silence on warships

    Curious statement from NIMASA boss. ‎Warship purchase: NIMASA breaks silence, Insists Nigerian Navy is operating the boats …Says owes nobody apologies for blackmail By Kunle Kalejaye LAGOS-Nigerian Maritime Administration and […]

  • NIMASA vows to defeat pirates

    More curious remarks from NIMASA boss. NIMASA Vows To Rid Nigeria’s Maritime Space Of Sea Pirates, Kidnappers The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Tuesday restated its determination […]

  • Warships sold to ex-MEND commander

    Tompolo alleged owner of anti piracy firm. Nigeria: Security Sources Flay Tompolo Over Warships By Ronald Mutum Top security sources, yesterday, reacted to reports that ex-Niger Delta militant Mr Government […]