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NIMASA, Korean Coast Guard sign MoU on maritime security and safety

Nigeria, through the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Republic of Korea, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of cooperation in the field of maritime..
December 06, 2021

New Maritime Industry Cyber Security Scheme

A new Maritime Cyber Baseline scheme launched by IASME and supported by The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) will help shipping operators and vessel owners to improve their cyber security..
December 03, 2021

BIMCO Launches New Contract for Employment of Security Escort Vessels

BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has approved a new standard contract for security escort vessels (SEVs). The standard is a balanced contractual framework for SEVs that accompany merchant ships in high..
December 02, 2021

Lukoil makes new oil discovery offshore Mexico

Russian independent oil firm Lukoil has made oil field discovery within the Yoti West structure at Block 12 offshore Mexico.
December 02, 2021

Nigerian Navy demands establishment of maritime court

The Nigerian Navy is calling for the enactment of legislation for the establishment of a special maritime court to deal exclusively with maritime cases for speedy dispensation of justice.
December 01, 2021

Legal concern over 'pirates' killed off Nigeria’s coast

The Nigerian Maritime Law Association has raised concern over the killing of four alleged pirates by the Danish naval forces.
November 30, 2021

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 29th November 2021

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 29th November.
November 29, 2021

U.S Travel Alert issued for Cartagena port, Colombia

The U.S Embassy in Bogotá issued a Security Alert for specific areas of Cartagena, as Colombia’s historic port city prepares to receive more than 20 cruise ships in December and an estimated 25,000..
November 29, 2021

Gunmen kill four at pipeline works in Nigeria's oil-rich Delta

YENAGOA, Nigeria, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Gunmen have killed four men who were involved in the maintenance on a pipeline owned by the Nigerian subsidiary of Italian oil giant Eni, a local security..
November 29, 2021

Chinese Data Law Adds to Global Shipping Disruption

Ships in Chinese waters are disappearing from tracking systems following the introduction of a new data law in China, frustrating efforts to ease bottlenecks that are snarling the global economy,..
November 26, 2021