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New programme for West Africa maritime security

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to improve maritime security in West Africa and is offering a new and innovative programme entitled the “IMO Whole of Government Approach to..
November 15, 2021

COVID-19 restrictions eased sees maritime training restart in Somalia

An important component of the EU NavFor mission in Somalia – person-to-person training – is back following an easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
November 12, 2021

Boarding of Vessel 7nm SE Agbami

Reporting from MDAT-GoG indicates that a vessel was boarded 7nm SE Agbami Terminal.
November 11, 2021

Colombian Navy seizes 7.41 tonnes of cocaine in 4 maritime operations

The Colombian Naval Forces has intercepted three submarines and a speed boat with 7.41 tonnes of cocaine in national and international waters.
November 11, 2021

BIMCO Sees Best Chance in Years to Combat Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

Historically, piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea see a spike during the dry season which normally lasts from October/November to March/April.
November 09, 2021

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 8th November

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 8th November.
November 08, 2021

Nigerian Navy signs contract for  two warships

The Nigerian Navy signs a contract with Turkish company, Messrs Dearsan Shipyard Limited for the purchase of 2 brand new offshore patrol vessels.
November 08, 2021

Africa struggling to keep up as world tackles maritime security

Coastal states and the shipping industry are confronting maritime security challenges in all of the seas and oceans surrounding Africa. These include the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, the Gulf of..
November 05, 2021

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 1st November

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 1st November. On the 31st of October, MDAT GOG maintains that there is an increased risk of piracy in..
November 01, 2021

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 25th October

As of the 25th of October, one incident has been reported 86nm SW Agbami Terminal with one vessel understood to have been boarded. In addition, MDAT GOG have issued an alert for an increased risk of..
October 25, 2021