UN COMMENDS NIGERIA OVER FIRST PIRACY CONVICTION IN AFRICA

Following the first-ever successful prosecution of piracy in Africa by Nigeria, the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ghada Fathi Wali, has applauded Nigeria for its leadership role and commitment towards curbing maritime crimes.

GERMAN NAVY'S TOP OFFICER RESIGNS AFTER PRO-RUSSIA COMMENTS

As the prospects of a war in Ukraine increase, the German government has accepted the resignation of its top naval officer over comments favorable to Russia. 

EU RENEWS ITS COMMITMENT TO ANTI-PIRACY PATROLS IN GULF OF GUINEA 

After a review of the Coordinated Maritime Presences (CMP) pilot program in which member states have been deploying warships to the region over the last two years, the EUfeels it needs to maintain its presence, considering the ongling threat of piracy and other illegal activities in the Gulf of Guinea.

US NAVY INTERDICTS KNOWN SMUGGLING VESSEL WITH 40T OF FERTILIZER

Guided-missile destroyer USS Cole and patrol coastal ship USS Chinook intercepted the dhow in the Gulf of Oman, interrupting its voyage from Iran. The vessel was under way in international waters on a route frequently used to ship weapons to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

DP WORLD LAUNCHES CARGOES CUSTOMS PLATFORM

The platform facilitates completely paperless trade easing the flow of the customs process using innovative technology solutions, including an Artificial Intelligence driven risk engine and smart valuation.

KENYA'S NEW CRUISE TERMINAL SITS IDLE DUE TO OMNICRON DISRUPTION

The commissioning of an $11 million cruise ship terminal at Kenya’s Mombasa port remains in limbo as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the global cruise industry.