A fortnight ago, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), a specialized department of the International Chamber of…
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Nigeria records drop in piracy incidents in Q1 2019 – IMB
Nigeria recorded a drop in reported piracy incidents at sea in the first three months of…
How to end Gulf of Guinea piracy — BIMCO
Shipping association BIMCO is stepping up its calls for naval support to combat piracy in the…
76 piracy incidents recorded in Asia in 2018; lowest in 10 years
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information…
52 vessels, 40 persons in navy custody over piracy
The Nigerian Navy said on Monday it currently has 52 vessels and no fewer than 40…
Dogara promises speedy passage of anti-piracy law
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has expressed the willingness of the National…
Piracy affects 26% of seafarers seeking support
More than a quarter of those seeking support from the Sailors’ Society’s Crisis Response Network (CRN)…
Asia records 57 piracy incidents in eight months
The total number of incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia during January-August…