Tag: ransom
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Nigeria’s prevention problems
Maritime crime still a major issue. Poor funding, corruption hampering security BAYO AKOMOLAFE Four years after the Yaoundé summit on maritime security, efforts by Nigeria and other maritime countries in […]
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BIMCO and marsec
BIMCO’s Head of Maritime Security discusses the challenges ahead. Focus on risk mitigation techniques vital for enhanced maritime security Mr. Jakob P. Larsen, Head of Maritime Security at BIMCO, provides […]
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Indo fisherman kidnapped
Threat of Abu Sayyaf Group raises its head again. Indonesian fishermen kidnapped off Malaysia’s Sabah state Two Indonesian fishermen were kidnapped in waters near Malaysia’s Sabah state, police said Tuesday. […]
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ReCAAP round up
Slight increase in incidents, year on year. ReCAAP has issued its piracy and maritime crime figures for August. Piracy and Sea Robbery Situation in Asia in August 2018 • A […]
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IORIS launches
New centre to boost security. New regional information sharing system launched in Seychelles to counter illegal fishing, drugs, piracy By: Daniel Laurence Edited by: Betymie Bonnelame (Seychelles News Agency) – A […]
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200 boats in two years
Plenty of assets but crime persists. Navy Inducts 200 Boats In Two Years The Nigerian Navy says it has inducted over 200 assorted boats into the naval platforms in the […]
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Kuwait heads CTF152
Handover sees Kuwait take charge. Kuwaiti Coastguard takes command of maritime task force Raji Unnikrishnan The Kuwaiti Coastguard took command of a regional task force in charge of maritime security […]
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ReCAAP recap
ReCAAP hosts meeting. Maritime Law Enforcement and Regulatory Officers from 15 Countries Meet in Yangon, Myanmar for ReCAAP ISC Capacity Building Workshop to Share Best Practices in Combatting Piracy and […]
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Petro theft gang nabbed
The ongoing battle against oil theft. NSCDC arrests 19 Benin nationals for alleged petroleum theft The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Lagos State on Monday said it […]
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Nigeria deploys new assets
New capabilities should improve visible presence. Navy Deploys 16 Warships to Critical Oil Installations in N’Delta, W’Africa Chiemelie Ezeobi The Nigerian Navy yesterday inaugurated 16 newly acquired warships and boats, […]