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Suspicious Approach - 30nm west of port Saleef

UKMTO reporting indicates that an M/V has reported a close approach by an unknown craft 30nm west of port Saleef.
January 05, 2022

Drug smuggling: customs seizes N1.4bn tramadol at Seme

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, said it has intercepted some items suspected to be tramadol capsules concealed in adult diapers in a container.
January 05, 2022

Samah & Al Dhahra fields to ESidra port: closure notice

The NOC has announced that beginning midnight of Sunday, January 2, 2022, and at 00:01, to conduct the necessary maintenance operations for the main crude oil pumping line linking between Samah & Al..
January 04, 2022

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 3rd Jan 2022

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 3rd January 2022.
January 03, 2022

Houthis seize 'hostile' vessel off Yemen which Saudis say carried medical equipment

The Iran-aligned Houthi movement that controls most of northern Yemen hijacked a United Arab Emirates-flagged cargo vessel engaged in "hostile acts" but which the Saudis said was carrying hospital..
January 03, 2022

Somalia’s allies fear instability as political crisis deepens

Intensifying row between president and prime minister sparks concerns as the country struggles to hold long-delayed elections.
January 03, 2022

Vessel Detained - 23nm West Ras Isa Marine terminal

Reporting indicates that a MV has been attacked offshore of Ras Isa Marine Terminal
January 02, 2022

Coral Sul FLNG nearing its home off Mozambique

Eni’s Coral Sul FLNG has entered the final stage of its long journey from South Korea to Mozambique.
December 31, 2021

India delivers food aid to Mozambique with SAGAR mission

The Indian warship INS Kesari delivered food aid and defence equipment to Mozambique in a SAGAR mission.
December 30, 2021

Kidnapping - 12nm NE FPSO Ceibo

Reporting indicates that a Chinese fishing vessel has come under attack whilst operating offshore Equatorial Guinea Mbini Area. The attack is reported to have occurred within territorial waters.
December 30, 2021