Maritime safety
Navy Takes Delivery Of 50 Gunboats, Drones For Maritime Operations
The Nigerian Navy has received 50 assault gunboats and drones to tackle crime and criminality in the nation’s territorial waters....
OPINION: Nigeria’s Ambitious New Maritime Security Project Must Avoid Old Traps (2)
How far can the project go? How far the project will go in deepening maritime security depends on several...
Naval Commands’ Deploy Ships, Helicopters In ‘Ex Beni Kekere’ Sea Exercise
The Nigerian Navy (NN) says that eight ships, two helicopters, Maritime Domain Awareness facilities and elements of the NN Sea...
Cyberattack Causes Food Supply Crisis After Threatening South Africa’s Port Network
A deadly cyberattack on South Africa's state-owned ports and cargo rail operator this month resulted in the firm declaring its...
Nigeria’s Ambitious New Maritime Security Project Must Avoid Old Traps
President Muhammadu Buhari recently inaugurated a project designed to prevent illegal activities in Nigeria’s coastal waters and enforce maritime regulations....
LASWA Warns Ferry Operators On Safety Guidelines
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has warned boat operators to always observe the weather conditions and ensure their ferries...
Shipping Associations Renew Call For International Naval Response To Nigeria-Based Pirates
New forum for operational coordination and de-confliction sees industry pay tribute to Nigeria’s Deep Blue project while repeating the call...
New BIMCO Clause Clarifies Contractual Position On AIS Switch-Off
BIMCO has published a new charter party clause to help tackle potential abuse by sanctions busters of the Automatic Identification...
Navy Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguarding Maritime Environment
The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated Falcon Eye project for fighting piracy and criminal activities in the maritime environment. Falcon Eye...
Piracy, Armed Robbery Incidents At Lowest Level In 27 Years, But Risks Remain To Seafarers, IMB Cautions
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) received the lowest number of reported incidents for the first half of any year...
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