piracy

Exercise Nemo Boosts Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea

West African countries participated in Exercise Grand African Nemo to enhance cooperation against maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea.

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Spanish Navy Frigate Completes Deployment in Indian Ocean

The Spanish frigate "Numancia" returned to base after a five-month deployment in the Indian Ocean as part of EU-led Operation Atalanta.

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UK Deploys HMS Trent on Anti-Piracy Mission in Africa

The UK Royal Navy has deployed HMS Trent (P224) to West Africa to help counter piracy and smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea.

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Nigeria, Western Allies Stage Naval Drills in Piracy Hotspot

Nigeria and several Western allies have begun annual joint naval drills in the Gulf of Guinea to combat piracy and other criminal activities, officials said Wednesday.

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Pirates Kidnap Nine on Norwegian Oil Ship off Nigeria

Pirates attacked a Norwegian vessel off the coast of Nigeria on Thursday and kidnapped nine Nigerian nationals onboard.

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Crew of Swiss ship freed after September kidnapping off Nigeria

Twelve crew members of MV Glarus, a Swiss ship seized off Nigeria in September have been freed, Swiss judicial officials said

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Pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship MV Glarus off Nigeria

A gang of pirates took hostage 12 crew members of Swiss cargo ship bulk carrier MV Glarus which they attacked in Nigerian waters

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