19 Aug 17 – suspicious approach – 20NM West of Oke, Nigeria
On 19th Aug 2017 at 0716UTC, a Merchant vessel reported 8 skiffs with black hulls, 2 POB in each, length about 10-12 m, approached to the vessel with CPA 0.3…
18 August – Suspicious approach – Off Perim Island – BAM
On 18/08/2017 at 1132Z a Merchant Vessel was approached by a number of skiffs with 5/6 POB in each skiff and ladders sighted. Armed Security team on board and fired…
OIL THEFT AND MARITIME INSECURITY
At a period when oil theft and maritime insecurity have become issues of global concern, statistics revealed that rather than the problem abating, they are actually increasing in Nigeria. According…
Abu Sayyaf leader Muktadil killed, says Philippines military
An Abu Sayyaf leader from Sulu who was linked to kidnappings in Sabah, Malaysia, has been killed, the military said. Brigadier-General Cirilito Sobejana, Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu commander, identified…
10 August 17 – Suspicious activity – FOLAWIYO TERMINAL, APAPA PORT, NIGERIA
At FOLAWIYO TERMINAL, APAPA PORT, NIGERIA. On 07th Aug 2017, at about 2240hrs Z, a tanker reported sighting three unknown persons on board attempting to steal gasoline. They escaped once…
GUIDANCE ON TRANSITS THROUGH THE BAB EL MANDEB AND ASSOCIATED WATERS / UKMTO NOTICE 001/AUG/2017
The following information from the UK government relates to transits through the Bab El Mandeb (BeM) and associated waters. It replaces previous guidance UKMTO Notice 001 July 2017 (which refers…
Uganda holds meeting to combat piracy in Somalia
Uganda last week hosted a meeting of representatives from the different federal states and regions within Somalia to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean. The meeting, which took place…
MASECA seeks authorization to tackle vandalism
THE Maritime Security Agency, MASECA, has called on the Federal Government to authorize it to partner with other security agencies to beef up security around the country’s waterways in order…
3 Aug 17- suspicious approach – 30NM offshore Mauritanian coast
On 03 August 2017, at 2200UTC, a Merchant vessel was approached in psn 1648N 01651W (less than 30 NM shore Mauritanian coast) by a small vessel/craft claiming to be Mauritanian…
The Dragon Arrives: 1st Chinese overseas Military Base in Djibouti
China has just inaugurated its first military base abroad, in the tiny Red Sea country of Djibouti. Beijing has a long way to go to catch up with the United…
We will declare Niger Delta Republic on October 1 – Adaka Boro Avengers
A Niger Delta militant group, Adaka Boro Avengers, ABA, has maintained that its earlier threat to declare Republic of Niger Delta on October 1 remains sacrosanct. In a statement issued…
30 JULY 2017 – Piracy Attack / Kidnap – Off Bonny Fairway Buoy, Nigeria
On 30th July 2017 during nighttime, time not determined, the cargo OYA 1 has been attacked by unknown sea pirates when sailing around Bonny Fairway Buoy. It was reported that…
29 July – suspicious approach – point B IRTC
On 29JUL17 between 16.30UTC – 17.30UTC , a Merchant Vessel in psn 14 16N 051 08E (In the vicinity of point B IRTC) was approached on 3 occasions by 1…
Houthis claim attack on UAE ship off Yemen’s west coast
Yemen's Houthi rebels have said they targeted a military ship belonging to the United Arab Emirates, part of the Saudi-led coalition fighting them in the country. The ship, carrying military…
The Hijacking of the Brillante Virtuoso
Nestor Tabares must have known the hijackers were out there, waiting. It was his 13th day at sea aboard the oil tanker Brillante Virtuoso, and as the ship turned east, into…
NIMASA to send anti-piracy bill to National Assembly soon – DG
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, says the agency will present the Anti-Piracy Bill to the National Assembly soon to fight piracy in the nation’s…
Navy Extends Anti-piracy Operation by Six Months
Following the rising wave of maritime crimes in the nation’s coastal territory, the Nigerian Navy has extended the duration of the ongoing anti-piracy operation, ‘Operation Tsare Teku’ till January 2018.…
A total of 36 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships (comprising 30 actual incidents and six attempted incidents) were reported during January-June 2017 in Asia
The total number of incidents reported during January-June 2017 has decreased by 22% compared to the same period in 2016. A total of 46 incidents were reported during January-June 2016.…
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CMF latest advice to Maritime Community
Recent attacks against merchant shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Bab-el-Mandeb have highlighted there are still risks associated with transits through these waters. Daylight attacks by small boats using…
Al Qaeda’s Strengthening in the Shadows
East Africa Al Qaeda affiliate al Shabaab serves as a key link between the Middle East and Africa for the al Qaeda network and is gaining ground in Somalia.[24] Al Shabaab…
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