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…
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…
Pirates and terrorists are working together now in Somalia
Here’s a line you probably thought you’d never read: Pirates are helping terrorist groups smuggle weapons and maybe even fighters. Yeah, that’s a thing now. “The United Nations and the…
Maritime Piracy rises in Nigeria amid drop in regional malaise
The rate of maritime piracy has assumed a downward trend on the Gulf of Guinea recording the lowest levels in five years.However, it is not fully cheery news for Nigeria,…
13 July – piracy attack – Off Bonny Island, Nigeria
On 13th July 2017 at 0652UTC, a Merchant vessel was attacked in psn 040700N 0070000E (near Port Harcourt, Nigeria). 4 - 5 pirates boarded the Merchant vessel, then left and…
11 July 17 – suspicious approach – GoO
On 11 JULY 17 at 1120 UTC. A merchant vessel was approached by 1 yellow metal hulled skiff. There where 2x POB with weapons. The skiff approached vessel midships to…
Yemen and GOA security update
The trend for the piracy threat in the Gulf of Aden is upward, even if the dhow and locally trading tanker attacks are excluded. However, the overall threat level has…
Houthis Wage Non-Traditional War in Bab al-Mandab Fueled Booby-Trapped Boats
Even the producers of the Johnny Depp-helmed “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise have not reached the heights of criminal imagination as the Houthis and Saleh militias in their threats…
IMB newly issued report reveals 87 incidents of maritime piracy in first half of year
Continuing decline in the number of reported incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery against ships has been revealed in the second quarter piracy report of the ICC International Maritime…
Effective maritime domain awareness in the Western Indian Ocean
Building efficient and sustainable MDA structures, creating institutions and centres that are trusted and enhance coordination, and continuing training and other capacity building measures will decrease the dependency of the…
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