MSR Newsletter

The latest news for October 6th 2017

Dear Readers,

A quieter week on the water, but we begin in the Mediterranean, where things are rarely quiet. The numbers of migrants attempting to cross from Libya has crept up in recent weeks following active suppression of smuggling by Libyan militias. Unfortunately, those militias are now fighting amongst themselves in the smuggling hub of Sabratha.

MSR Newsletter

The latest news for October 13th 2017

Dear Readers,

A very interesting week for maritime security, with significant incidents across the board. In West Africa, the trial of several suspected pirates has adjourned for a few weeks. The men are being tried on firearms charges because – this is still incredible – Nigeria has no piracy legislation in place. This week also saw a Nigerian Navy admiral once again restate the rules on private security operators in the nation's waters. It seems a further clamp down is on the cards.