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The economic link to piracy in Africa

The economic link to piracy in Africa

by Kathy Gibson | Nov 26, 2013 | Defence Industry News, Strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town – piracy is not a new phenomenon in the world and the motivation is generally greed. But the causes of the current scourge of piracy off Africa’s costs could have more and deeper...
The economic link to piracy in Africa

West Africa navies make policing transition

by Kathy Gibson | Nov 26, 2013 | Defence Industry News

Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town – As navies transition to coast guard operations, fighting an increasing level of maritime crime, it’s important that their equipment, training and resources fit the need....
The economic link to piracy in Africa

Pirate attacks in West Africa to double in 2014

by Kathy Gibson | Nov 25, 2013 | Defence Industry News

The number of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea could double next year if governments do not act to protect off-shore assets, according to Paramount Group, Africa’s largest privately owned defence and aerospace business. It is estimated that one piracy attack a day...
The economic link to piracy in Africa

Progress in regional co-operation slow but sure

by Kathy Gibson | Nov 25, 2013 | Defence Industry News

Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town – Regional co-operation is the best way to combat piracy, and impressive progress has been made in the last five years towards securing Africa’s seas. Professor Francois Vrey,...
The economic link to piracy in Africa

Unmanned surveillance meets Africa’s patrol needs

by Kathy Gibson | Nov 25, 2013 | Defence Industry News

Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town – A vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial surveillance (VTOL UAS) system will help to address many of the issues raised by naval personnel about the difficulties in...
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