The continuing threat of piracy and crew kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea region has led to further update of the maritime industry “Guidelines for Owners, Operators and Masters for Protection…
The UK P&I Club's loss prevention department has published this advice on the 15th December.
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The Association has been advised of a recent robbery incident at Nouadhibou, Mauritania.
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Ban on loading & movement in Nigerian watersRecent press reports have stated that 113 named crude carriers have been blacklisted by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
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UPDATE: The latest strike against a merchant ship off the Libyan coast on the 24th May emphasises the unpredictable situation that currently prevails in this region. The tanker ‘Anwaar Afriqah’…
Further to yesterday's announcement the Managers' Agents have received updated reports that the rebel forces have taken over the city of Aden and that the port of Aden is closed.
Following the air…
Following our update on Wednesday 25 March, the Managers' Agents have received some further information on the current situation in Nigeria.
In the lead up to the General Elections, most…
The Managers' Agents have received reports that the port of Aden, Yemen, has closed today, 26 March 2015, amid heavy fighting between Houthi rebels and pro-government forces.
We have been informed…
The Managers' Agents have today received reports that the Nigerian authorities plan to close the country's land and sea borders with effect from 0000 25 March LT until 0000 LT 28 March 2015, whilst…
In a statement by Captain Warredi Enisuoh, the Director, Shipping Development of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) the Nigerian Federal Government has made clear…
Press reports have quoted the commander of the Libyan Air Force, Brigadier Saqr Al-Jaroushi, as saying "any vessel or cargo ship approaching the port of Misrata would be targeted directly and…