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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

Lagos begins move to develop waterways safety code

The Lagos State government on Monday engaged stakeholders on development of the State waterways safety code in order to make the state’s waterways safer.
November 04, 2021

METIS INSIGHT: The ISPS Code and Modern Maritime Security

This edition of METIS Inform considers whether the International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS) adequately accounts for the nuance of the multidimensional, varying, and evolving nature of risk in..
November 03, 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

How Yachts Contribute to Trans-Atlantic Cocaine Trade

A yacht, found off the coast of Portugal with the country's largest-ever haul of cocaine, illustrates how these smaller, private vessels have become a favoured modus operandi to move cocaine between..
October 29, 2021

OCIMF Issues Guidance on Hiring Private Maritime Security Guards

The guidelines for the Employment of Private Maritime Security Companies is intended to help owners/operators with pre-selection considerations before using private maritime security services.
October 27, 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