Yesterday, an European citizens' initiative called "STOP FINNING - STOP THE TRADE" to ban shark finning and fishing was presented to the EU. Sharks, predators of the seas, are today … Continue reading Shark Finning
New Caledonia, an Example of Sustainable Fishing in the Pacific
Last week, the government of New Caledonia hosted the 12th meeting of the South Pacific Group, which brings together the member states of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), … Continue reading New Caledonia, an Example of Sustainable Fishing in the Pacific
220 Vessels Involved in Maritime Crime in Nigeria
Between August 2018 and March 2023, over 220 vessels involved in maritime crime in Nigeria's exclusive economic zone, have been prosecuted. At the inauguration of the Office of the National … Continue reading 220 Vessels Involved in Maritime Crime in Nigeria
Esther Miracle ‘s Sinking in Gabon
Since the night of March 8 to 9, Gabon is in turmoil following the death of 23 people in the sinking of the Esther Miracle. After the rescue services was … Continue reading Esther Miracle ‘s Sinking in Gabon
Cosco Invest in Egyptian Terminal
On 16 March, the Chinese shipping company Cosco acquired 25% of the Egyptian port of Sokhna in the Red Sea for a period of 30 years, for a sum of … Continue reading Cosco Invest in Egyptian Terminal
The Continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative
On March 18, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the United Nation announced the extension of the International agreement "Black Sea Grain Initiative" on the export of Ukrainian grain. Signed … Continue reading The Continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative
Maritime Cooperation Exercise “La Perouse”
On Tuesday, the maritime cooperation exercise "La Pérouse" came to an end. It brought together several nations involved in maritime security, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, … Continue reading Maritime Cooperation Exercise “La Perouse”
Two Tons of Cocaine Seized in Algeciras
On March 5th, within the framework of the XELINSULAM-ALBACARES operation. The Guardia Civil seized 2 tons of cocaine hidden in tuna cans in a container from Ecuador, in Algeciras. The … Continue reading Two Tons of Cocaine Seized in Algeciras
UKMTO Warns of Possible Maritime Piracy Risk
A United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) report released on March 2 noted an increased presence of boats, carrying up to six people, maneuvering at high speed near the eastern … Continue reading UKMTO Warns of Possible Maritime Piracy Risk
Drug Seizure by French Guyana Patrol Boat
On March 3, off the coast of Barbados, the Antilles-Guyana patrol boat "la combattante" in collaboration with the National Directorate of Intelligence and Customs Investigations DNRED, intercepted 1.7 tons of … Continue reading Drug Seizure by French Guyana Patrol Boat