Tag: West Africa

  • The Japanese Ship Guarding Act

    on

    Six months after the Japanese government green lit PMSCs, problems remain. Deciphering the Japanese Ship Guarding Act Written by Simon O. Williams Research Support Credited to Michitsuna Watanabe Over six […]

  • Hijacked Captain discusses his ordeal

    on

    Captain tells CNN of pirate attack. Hijacked Captain discusses his ordeal In an interview with CNN, Captain Wren Thomas discusses the October 2013 attack on his vessel, the C-Retriever, and […]

  • MPHRP remembers hostages

    on

    Remembering those seafarers being attacked and kidnapped by pirates. Day of the Seafarer 2014 Remembering those seafarers being attacked and kidnapped by pirates. Approximately 500,000 seafarers annually sail in seas […]

  • Priorities for African Continent in 2014

    on

    Africa has surpassed SE Asia as the number one hotspot of maritime piracy. Top Priorities for African Continent in 2014: Dealing with Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and in […]

  • Equatorial Guinea: new frigate

    on

    The Equatorial Guinea Navy has commissioned a new 107-metre long frigate. Equatorial Guinea commissions new frigate Written by Oscar Nkala The Equatorial Guinea Navy has commissioned a new 107-metre long frigate […]

  • Pirates killed in gunfight

    on

    JTF in the Niger Delta on Tuesday said three suspected pirates died during a cross-fire. JTF repels attack, kills 3 suspected pirates in crossfire The Joint Task Force (JTF) in […]

  • Ransom may go to Boko Haram

    on

    Former hostage says FBI told him ransom may go to terrorists. Kidnapped ship’s captain told ransoms may be funneled to Boko Haram Wren Thomas grew up in the middle of […]

  • Nigeria destroys illegal refineries

    on

    Captain Musa Gemu said the ship destroyed more than five hundred illegal crude oil refineries. Nigerian Navy Ship commander confirms destruction of over 500 illegal refineries in Warri area The […]

  • Are OPVs the solution?

    on

    Acquisition of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) by African states has attracted significant attention. Are offshore patrol vessels the solution to Africa’s maritime threats? Contributor:  James Fahey The acquisition of Offshore […]

  • Africa’s Maritime Domain

    on

    Unstable and fragile political regimes compound the problems. Africa’s Maritime Domain: Can the Regional States Ensure a Stable Regime in the Indian Ocean Region? by P.V. Rao The unstable and […]

CSO Alliance & Petrospot Present: