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Somalia launches new maritime facility to boost policing on coastline

Somalia has inaugurated a high-tech maritime facility for the police to boost security along the coastline as the country continues to expand its blue economy, officials said.

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 4th April 2022

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 4th April 2022.

Boarding - 278nm S Lome

MDAT-GoG reporting indicates that a vessel has been boarded approximately 278nm South Lomé, Togo.

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 28th March 22

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 28th March 2022.

FIGHTING, FISHING, & FILMING: THE ISLAMIC STATE’S MARITIME OPERATIONS

In 2004, two US Navy personnel and one member of the Coast Guard were killed in a blast while attempting to board a boat near the Khawr Al Amaya oil terminal off Basra.

Increased Threat of Piracy

MDAT-GOG has been made aware increased threat of piracy activity has moved to the following revised area. This Warning is now active until the 24th March 2022 0840 UTC.

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 21st March 22

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Increased Threat of Piracy

MDAT-GOG has been made aware that there is an increased threat of piracy activity in the following area. Cancel this Warning on the 23rd MARCH 2022 0840 UTC

UN authorisation to fight piracy in Somali waters lapses

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has not extended a resolution for the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea within Somalia’s territorial waters.

Kenya receives ‘simulator’ to fight maritime crime

The fight against maritime crimes has received a boost following a partnership between the US and Kenya’s coast guard under the Global Maritime Crime Programme.