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Nigeria outlaws ransom payments

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill imposing jail terms of at least 15 years for paying a ransom to free someone who has been kidnapped, and made the crime of abduction punishable by death in cases..

Thinking outside the box on Southeast Asian maritime security

The pandemic brought about an observable increase in transnational crimes – smuggling, piracy and trafficking.

World Court orders Colombia to cease activities in Nicaraguan maritime zone

Judges at the International Court of Justice ruled last week that Colombia must "immediately cease" patrolling and trying to control fishing in parts of the Caribbean that the ICJ said are within..

Is Somali piracy finally under control?

Piracy off the coast of Somalia has long captivated the attention of the media and governments. But the expiry of the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) counter-piracy Resolution 2608 on 31..

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 26th April 2022

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 26th April 2022.

South Africa signs Jeddah Amendment to combat illicit maritime activity

South Africa has become the 17th signatory to the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC), according to an IMO release.

Nigeria explosion: ‘More than 100 people killed’ in blast at illegal oil refinery

An explosion at an illegal oil refining depot in Nigeria has left more than 100 people dead, local officials fear.

Al-Zawiya oil facility damaged during clashes

Clashes between government-allied militias caused damage to at least 29 oil sites, including storage tanks, at the Zawiya refinery complex

Agents to shut down Lagos ports Monday over 15% levy

The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) says they will embark on a one-day warning strike on April 25, over the introduction of 15 per cent National Automotive Council (NAC) levy.

Political rift sparks Libyan force majeure

Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has declared force majeure on exports of Mellitah crude, following problems at the El Feel field.

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