Tag: West Africa

  • UK heavily exposed to Nigerian piracy

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    New report reveals scope of problem. UK economy heavily exposed to Nigerian piracy By Gary Howard from London A lack of security off the coast of Nigeria threatens seafarers as well as the […]

  • Crew held by Nigerian Navy

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    Crew attacked by pirates is arrested for piracy by Nigerian Navy. Crew members engage Nigerian Navy over illegal detention in Warri A 34-year-old man, Mr Ovakpor Osagada and three others, […]

  • Nigeria and the ISPS Code

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    NIMASA takes step to ensure country-wide compliance. ISPS Code: NIMASA Task Terminal Operators John Iwori The designated authourity (DA) for the implementation of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security […]

  • Common Information Sharing Environment

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    The Common Information Sharing Environment discussed. Questions and answers on the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE) and its contribution to maritime security The Maritime Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE) seeks […]

  • Mar Sec – A Cottage Industry?

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    Here’s some good news. A lot of very clever people are thinking about maritime security. Maritime Security – A Cottage Industry? Op-Ed by John Guy Here’s some good news. A […]

  • Non-lethal defence for merchant ships

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    There’s more to ship defence than a man with a gun, suggests Lars H. Bergqvist. Opinion: In the debate regarding protection of vessels, it is very seldom mentioned that onboard a […]

  • Ghana Navy rescues 3 missing vessels

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    Ghana Navy takes vessels to Port of Tema. Ghana Navy rescues 3 missing vessels The Ghana Navy has disclosed that the three vessels allegedly attacked by pirates and subsequently declared […]

  • Eradicate pirates’ nests

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    Marine union calls for tougher action from US against pirates. Captain Phillips Wants Pirates’ Nests Eradicated The White House unveiled a new policy to combat maritime piracy that recommends various diplomatic cooperative strategies and alludes […]

  • Nigerian Navy Refuses Crew Bail

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    Crew held for 90 days, accused of piracy. Nigerian Navy Refuses Vessel Crew Bail After 90 Days In Detention In Delta Mixed reactions have continued to trail what has been […]

  • Nigeria: Troubled Waters?

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    Nigerian policemen on board the tanker HISTRIA CORAL opened fire on a small boat… Troubled Waters? The use of Nigerian Navy and Police in Private Maritime Security Roles Dirk Steffen […]

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