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Unique opportunities for foreign investors in the Niger Delta

Since the discovery of crude oil in Oloibiri, Nigeria’s present Bayelsa State in 1956 and its subsequent elevation as the main stable of the nation’s economy, there have been myriads of agitations in..
February 01, 2022

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 31st Jan 2022

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 31st January 2022.
January 31, 2022

EU eyes Indian Ocean naval adventure

Europe is preparing to boost its naval presence in the north west Indian Ocean "to uphold freedom of navigation" in the world's trade jugular.
January 31, 2022

Increased Threat of Piracy

MDAT-GOG has been made aware that there is an increased threat of piracy activity in the following area.
January 28, 2022

‘Dramatic uptick’ in Iran’s drone use

Over the past few years, Iran has “significantly” increased its use of unmanned aerial vehicles, the US Navy’s 5th Fleet Commander said today.
January 28, 2022
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By targeting civilian ships, Iran ‘had last word’ in sea shadow war with Israel

Professor Rear. Admiral (Ret.) Shaul Chorev tells JNS that Israel needs a more thought-out strategy when it comes to dealing with the Iranian threat at sea, as well as combat that has become..
January 27, 2022

Ghana Navy to protect offshore oil fields

The Ghana Navy has signed an agreement with Tullow Ghana Limited for Ghanaian Navy vessels to provide security services at the Jubilee and Tweneboa Enyenra Ntomme (TEN) oil fields off the country’s..
January 26, 2022

Missing Vessel - Suspected Attack

Update as at 2000hrs 25 January 2022: Attack confirmed. Pirates are understood to have boarded and hijacked the vessel before departing the vessel with stolen cargo. All crew reported safe. Summary:..
January 25, 2022

Nigerian Government hires firm sacked over corruption in Congo

The Nigerian government has approved the award of a major maritime project to a company immersed in high-level corruption in two other African countries, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.
January 25, 2022

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 24th Jan 2022

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 24th January 2022.
January 24, 2022