Tag: West Africa

  • Ghana security plans

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    Ghana beefs up security. Maritime Authority to establish security plan to increase offerings Bismark Awusah The Ghana Maritime Authority says it seeks to establish an integrated security plan to help […]

  • NIMASA begins search

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    Still no indication of where hostages may have been taken. NIMASA speaks on pirate hijack of 12 crew members in Rivers The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on […]

  • Crew kidnapped off Bonny

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     Filipinos, Slovenians, Ukrainians, Romaniana, Croatians and Bosnians among crew. Nigerian pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship Pirates have kidnapped 12 crew members from a Swiss cargo vessel in […]

  • Navy to do its job

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    The regular pledge pops up. Navy Vows To Tackle Maritime Threats In Niger Delta Following frequent attacks on vessels and crew members by sea pirates in the coastal region, the […]

  • Cooperating against piracy

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    Regional cooperation key to success. How Nigerian, regional navies joined forces for a safer Gulf Posted By: Precious Igbonwelundu Disturbed by the recurring attacks on vessels, theft of economic and natural […]

  • Nigeria’s prevention problems

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    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 […]

  • Catch & Release

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    Loopholes in legislation. Court bonds make fight against oil theft difficult – Nigerian Navy By: Bolaji Ogundele The Nigerian Navy has lamented the negative effect of unbridled granting of court bonds […]

  • BIMCO and marsec

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    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 […]

  • 200 boats in two years

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    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 […]

  • NIMASA making promises

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    Another bold promise by NIMASA. DG NIMASA vows to protect nation’s territorial waters against illegal fishing The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has vowed […]

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