Report Available: A Decade of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct; A New Dawn or Business As Usual |
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The Gulf Review is a weekly newsletter, scheduled to reach you this and every week, containing relevant maritime and economic news in the past week in case you missed them. |
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| | President Commissions GMA’s MV Esther Afua Ocloo The Ghana Maritime Authority has ratcheted up its efforts at protecting the marine environment, especially from oil spills, with the acquisition of a new multi-purpose vessel. It has two Aerial Drones for wide area surveillance to identify activities and spills in the country’s waters. | | |
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| | Strengthening maritime security in the Federal Republic of Somalia Enhancing maritime security is a crucial catalyst for the sustainable development of the maritime sector. It supports government efforts to generate revenue, create employment opportunities, and ensure stability, all of which are of paramount importance to the beneficiary states of the Regional Programme on Maritime Security in the Red Sea Area. | | |
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Report Available: A Decade of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct; A New Dawn or Business As Usual The International Maritime Security Working Group, a knowledge exchange and research network of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI), convened its eighth open virtual forum on August 22, 2023, with a focus on stimulating dialogue and policy innovation to address maritime security and safety concerns in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) region. | | |
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| | Technology is an Enabler in Port Operation — APM Terminals Nigeria CEO The Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke has said that implementing technology can increase the capacity and efficiency of the ports. Speaking on the sidelines of the Nigerian Ports and Trade Investment Forum 2023 held in Lagos, Klinke said that technology can help build collaboration between government agencies and the private sector to find common solutions to the challenges facing supply chain in the country. | | |
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| | Safety, Security, Unregulated Fishing, Marine Tourism, Top of My Agenda – Oyetola The Honorable Minister of the Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, harnessing marine tourism, safety and security are top of the agenda of his administration as Minister of the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue economy. | | |
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| | Drones Pose a Threat to Maritime: Navigating the Rising Tide of Danger The tranquil expanse of the open seas has long been a symbol of freedom and adventure. However, the vast oceans are no longer immune to the encroachment of modern threats. Vessels are already threatened by spoofing and jamming of navigation signals, disruption to communications, and pirates. | | |
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| | Nigeria, U.S., France to Discuss Maritime Security at LIMWEEK Nigeria, the United States and France will chart a path to addressing issues in maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, port development, transportation, law and arbitration, training and education as well as environment and women in maritime at the Lagos International Maritime Week (LIMWEEK) 2023. | | |
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The Gulf Spectrum Journal Is Available for Download on Our Website! We're excited to share some exciting information with you. The Institute's maiden journal and first issue, THE GULF SPECTRUM: Maritime Security Interventions in the Gulf of Guinea, is now available on our website. | | |
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| | UK Warship Arrives Nigeria to Support Regional Maritime Security This is Trent’s second visit to Nigeria, as part of its regional mission to aid allies and partners in driving down illegal activities including piracy and illicit trafficking. | | |
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| | Nigeria Needs More Non-kinetic Strategies to Curb Piracy,says NIIA DG Director General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, has said Nigeria needs more non-kinetic strategies to deal with piracy. | | |
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| | Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in the African Blue Economy: Second Project Steering Committee Meeting On September 15, 2023, in Naivasha, Kenya, the Second Project Steering Committee Meeting for "Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in the African Blue Economy," sponsored by the Swedish International Development Agency, was convened. | | |
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| | Greenpeace Calls for Strong Show of Support for the High Seas Treaty Greenpeace calls for at least 60 countries to sign the treaty when it opens for signatures at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 20, a development that will send the clearest indication that nations are committed to its full implementation. | | |
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| | Maritime Security: Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Niger Jointly Launch ‘Safe Domain II’ Operation On September 11, 2023, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Niger jointly launched ‘Safe Domain II’ Operation aimed at combating piracy and maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea region. This operation, which commenced on September 11, 2023, will continue until September 15, 2023, at the Multinational Maritime Coordination Center (MMCC) in Zone ‘E,’ located in Cotonou, Benin. | | |
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| | New e-Learning Course Launched on Maritime Single Window Implementation The "Introductory e-learning course on implementation of the maritime single window (self-paced e-learning)" is based on the IMO Guidelines for setting up a maritime single window (FAL.5-Circ.42-Rev.3) and developed in collaboration with the World Maritime University (WMU) under IMO’s Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP). | | |
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The Adventures of Maritime Domain Awareness Man by Nick Tomb The Adventures of Maritime Domain Awareness Man is a graphic novel about a superhero in West Africa who uses his power to spread awareness about the challenges and opportunities facing the world's oceans. It is inspired by the work being done to protect the oceans and develop sustainable economic opportunities. |
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