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Empowering indigenous players: a solution to West Africa's maritime security crisis

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has emphasised the need for full implementation of the relevant local content strategy by ensuring that Nigerian cargoes are freighted..
December 09, 2020

45 years on, will there be Portuguese troops in Cabo Delgado?

Some in Portugal want to prove a point by sending soldiers back its former colony. On 1 January 2021, Portugal will assume the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, and some in..
December 09, 2020

Russia’s Port Sudan Naval Base: A Power Play on the Red Sea

Russia is planning to expand its naval power projection on the Red Sea. In November, Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin approved a draft agreement to establish a naval base in Port Sudan, on..
December 08, 2020

LNA Detain vessel offshore Derna

Libyan National Army forces have detained MV MABROOKA (IMO 9328613) offshore of Derna.
December 08, 2020

The long term impact of the Tigray conflict on Ethiopia

Concerns are mounting for the welfare of tens of thousands of people who have fled fighting in the northern Ethiopian province of Tigray into neighbouring Sudan.
December 08, 2020

Superyacht quarantines in Phuket

APS Superyachts successfully cleared a foreign-flagged superyacht client into Phuket last week who is now undergoing onboard quarantine.
December 07, 2020

Libya: paper-thin peace as Libyan Army on Alert after GNA Movements

On Saturday, the Karama Operations Room called on all commanders of the military sectors and units of the Libyan National Army (LNA) to put all forces on maximum alert level.
December 07, 2020

Oil Pirates Dangerously Close To U.S. Waters

Piracy is an age-old problem in the energy industry, often seen in West Africa and other regions of the world. However, following the rise of the phenomenon during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, pirates..
December 07, 2020

Boarding - 50nm SE Agbami

Maritime Security: Reporting indicates that the Maltese flagged MT NEW RANGER has been boarded 50nm SE Agbami Terminal.
December 06, 2020

Approach - 210nm South of Lagos

Reporting indicates that the French flagged MT VERRAZANE (IMO 9649146) was approached approximately 210nm South of Lagos
December 05, 2020