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NDLEA raises concern over rising drug trafficking by sea in W/Africa

As drug trafficking by sea increases globally, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has stressed the need for the Federal Government to strengthen the Agency to effectively combat the..

Navy arrests 5 suspects for oil bunkering

The Nigerian Navy Ship Jubilee (NNS) said it has seized a vessel used for oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom State and arrested five suspects. The Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Majid Ibrahim, said..

Expert Predicts Increase In Oil Bunkering In N’Delta As Oil Price Drop

Oil theft will be more difficult to control because people have a way of buying it cheaper than they do from the main market BY SAHARA REPORTERSJUN 30, 2020

Maritime Cyber Security & Threats Jun 2020 Week Four

"Fraudulent emails designed to make recipients hand over sensitive information, extort money or trigger malware installation on shore-based or vessel IT networks remains one of the biggest day-to-day..

Approach – 27nm SW Aden

Reporting indicates that a skiff approached a Container Ship whilst underway approximately 30nm north of Point Alpha.

Navy Reports Zero Oil Rig Thefts By Pirates Since May

Mexico Daily News 24 June 2020

Kidnapping – 61nm South Cotonou

FG to Secure Nigeria’s Anchorages with $195m Deep Blue Project

Eromosele Abiodun

A Gulf Between Narratives: Maritime Security - Gulf of Aden in 2020

In our 2019 annual report, Dryad Global posed the question that on the basis of current trends, could it be said that piracy no longer represents the most significant threat to shipping within the..

STC Take Socotra: Ramifications & Risk

Southern Transitional Council (STC) units have seized the island of Socotra and deposed its governor, whilst simultaneously driving out forces loyal to the Yemeni government. The island, which lies..