Piracy

7 Armed Pirates Kidnap 5 People Aboard Passenger Vessel Underway Near Calabar Fairway Buoy, Nigeria

Published on March 23, 2019 by Johanna Loock   ·   No Comments March 20: Initial reports indicate that seven pirates armed with AK-47 rifles boarded passenger vessel underway between 10-30 nm NE of Calabar Fairway Buoy in Nigeria, robbed the passengers and vessel, and left kidnapping five people (2 passengers and 3 crew members, including the vessel’s Captain.) Pirates observed moving away in the direction of Oron, Akwa Ibom. All remaining…

March 23, 2019
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Encouraging signs from Africa

Africa is acutely vulnerable to maritime crime, which has become a low risk, high reward business. Promising signs of Africa’s global leadership on maritime security BY TIMOTHY Continue Reading »

February 20, 2019
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PH in piracy push

Philippines wants clampdown. Finish them off! Duterte urges Asian neighbors to step up anti-piracy fight By Prince Golez President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday urged the Continue Reading »

February 20, 2019
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ASG hostages well

Ransom demand has been made. Fishermen abducted by Abu Sayyaf in good condition, says Sabah CPO By Natasha Joibi SANDAKAN: The three fishermen kidnapped by members Continue Reading »

February 15, 2019
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NIMASA still fighting

NIMASA continues to talk a good game. Peterside: FG’s Committed to Eradicating Sea Crime Unwavering By Eromosele Abiodun The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Continue Reading »

February 15, 2019
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