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12th April 2010 Incident Update no. 170 - KIDNAP Two internationals, reportedly one Lebanese and one Syrian, were kidnapped near [location withheld].

12th April 2010 Incident Update no. 170 - MARITIME ARMED ROBBERY The St Vincent & The Grenadines flagged chemical tanker [name withheld] was attacked by armed men in one speedboat in [location withheld] at 06:30 local time.

9th April 2010 Incident Update no. 169 - KIDNAP Four internationals were kidnapped at [location withheld].

7th April 2010 - Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review no. 12 - Headlines: map: attacks on international maritime assets 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2010, Security charts, Key points, Next three months – the Niger Delta, Security situation – news reports: Oil spill: Mobil, host community on collision course, Heerema, major shipbuilder, quits Nigeria over corrupt contract process, Fisheries group calls on Nigerian government to provide security against pirates, Cameroon troops attack ship, says Equatorial Guinea, Resurgence of illegal refineries worries military, Nigeria’s waters classified as very dangerous by IMB, IMB Piracy Reports and Implications for Nigerian Shipping, Nigerian Navy – News Reports; Nigerian Navy in perilous state, Four naval officers killed in helicopter crash, African navies declining, Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency, Power struggle - House approves maritime security agency, NIMASA, Navy collaborate to commercialise naval dockyard, SAR committee seeks oil majors' cooperation in tackling maritime mishaps, MASECA pitches Navy against NSA, Regional coast guard for West Africa, Sekibo attacks proposed MASECA, AFRICOM: Confusion surrounds US military strategy for Nigeria, Gunston Hall sailors teach first aid to African sailors, US Navy backs APS, Other News Reports: Lagos: abandoned vessels pose security threat, Tankers seized for oil theft, Illegal fishing kills 20,000 jobs in Nigeria, Maritime serious security incident statistics – 2009/2010, Serious maritime security incident library 2009.

6th April 2010 - April Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines: Map: serious security incidents 2010 - as of 31 March, Security charts, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security reports: Militants attack Kokori flow station – Rivers state, Militants claim attack on Tura manifold, Pipeline vandals cost country N174 billion over 10 years, Cult members and military clash – Bayelsa state,Community demands – development for peace – Rivers state, South African among media crew kidnapped, Militant game-changer - car bombs target Delta state government, NDPVF claim Henry Okah behind Warri bomb blast, Shell pipeline attacked – Buguma, Rivers state, NNPC staff kidnapped and killed, Protesting ex-militants hold students hostage – Edo state, Oil worker kidnapped – Delta state, Jonathan to meet ex-militant leaders, Former militants threaten to bomb Shell gas plant – Delta state, Oil company employee kidnapped – Rivers state, MEND: Latest MEND statements, Maritime Reports: Attempted attack on Orion barge – offshore Akwa Ibom, Pirates attack passenger boat – inshore Cross Rivers, Pirates abduct fishermen – Bakassi/Cross Rivers, Pirates attack supply vessel – inshore Cross Rivers, Pirates attack fishing boat – inshore Rivers State, Cargo vessel attacked off Bakassi – two crew abducted, Impending power struggle - House approves second maritime security force, Political News Reports: Acting president consolidates his position, Governors: Yar’Adua remains president, Presidential continuity – PDP drops Jonathan, Hundreds march in Abuja calling for president to appear in public, Jonathan orders fast-tracking of post amnesty programmes, Jonathan dissolves and reforms cabinet, Other Issues: Bunkering - militants accuse JTF - Amaechi sacks 4 DPOS – Rivers state, JTF counter bunkering operations – Delta State, Ogoniland pollution caused by unrestrained bunkering, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2010 – In Chronological Order

22nd March 2010 Incident Update no. 168 - MARITIME ARMED ASSAULT The Singapore flagged supply vessel [name withheld] was attacked by three armed men near [location withheld] at 15:20 local time 20th March.

22nd March 2010 Incident Update no. 168 - PIPELINE BOMB A group that calls itself Joint Revolutionary Council (JRC) claimed to have blown up a manifold in [location withheld] at 00:08 local time 19th March.

18th March 2010 Incident Update no. 167 - CAR BOMB Two car bombs were set off in [location withheld] on 15th March.

15th March 2010 Incident Update no. 166 - MARITIME KIDNAP Seven Chinese fishermen were kidnapped off [location withheld] in the morning hours of 12th March.

15th March 2010 Incident Update no. 166 - MARITIME ROBBERY Seven pirates in two speedboats boarded a tanker [name withheld] 20 Nm from the [location withheld] at 13:00 local time on 10th March.

4th March 2010 Incident Update no. 165 - ATTEMPTED MARITIME ATTACK Ten men in a white 8 meter speed boat attempted to attack the pipe laying barge [name withheld] in [location withheld] at 0715 hrs off [location withheld] on 4th March.

3rd March 2010 - March Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines: Map: Serious Security Incidents 2010, Security Charts, Next 30 Days, Beyond 30 Days, Security News Reports; Niger Delta Conference: no clout, Federal govt, ex-militants meet in The Hague, Rivers state governor warns of unpaid allowances, Rivers to retrain 600 ex-militants, Fed govt to tackle reform, unrest at oil conference, N’ Delta militants raise alarm over Jonathan, Militants dismiss attack claims, Nigeria oil rebel faction claims attacks in delta, Militants Vow to Continue Struggle, UN to help educate, employ former Nigerian militants, Gunmen kidnap 8-month old child in Port Harcourt, MEND; Latest MEND statements, Maritime News Reports; FG acquires radar, boats to monitor territorial waters, Tankers seized for oil theft, Tanker arrested over illegal oil, IMB piracy reports and implications for Nigerian shipping, Political News Reports; Jonathan to start sweeping changes, President Umaru Yar'Adua returns home, Q+A-What will shift in power mean for Nigeria? Other Issues; MOSOP forces Ledum Mitee back to court, Shell: PIB will worsen Nigeria’s dwindling oil production, Amnesty – consultants emerge prime beneficiaries, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2010 – In Chronological Order.

3rd March 2010 Incident Update no. 164 - FLOW STATION BOMB A militant group in the Niger-Delta, which identified itself as [name withheld], said it had attacked the [name withheld] flow station at [location withheld], operated by [name withheld] on 2nd March.

8th February 2010 Incident Update no. 163 - KIDNAP An Indian citizen was kidnapped by armed men at 17:45 local time on 5th February in [location withheld].

2nd February 2010 - February Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines: Map: Serious Security Incidents 2010 - As Of 31 January,  Security Charts, Next 30 Days,  Beyond 30 Days, Security News Reports;  Nigerian oil rebels threaten 'all-out' attacks, Ex-militants threaten amnesty deal, The North: Muslim-Christian clashes killed 326, Gunmen seize Britons in Port Harcourt, Attack on pipeline further strains Nigeria , Plot forces security rethink at Lagos airport, Develop Niger Delta to sustain peace, MOSOP tells fed govt, MEND; Implications of MEND cancelling the ceasefire, Latest MEND statements, Questions to Jomo – and his answers, Politics – News Reports; Yar’Adua: CNPP asks Jonathan to dissolve cabinet, Yar'Adua is coming home soon, says deputy, Nigerian senate seeks clarification on president's absence, Nigerian army pledges to stay out of politics, Nigerian Army cuts troop travel over 'tension', Nigerians protest as leader breaks silence, Maritime News Reports; Pirates threaten West Africa's oil boom, Pirates take new territory: West African Gulf of Guinea, Regional coast guard takes-off soon, says Bio, Group calls for quick passage of security bill, Other Issues; Four naval officers killed in helicopter crash, Power vacuum in Nigeria, oil industry in peril, Chevron cuts back Nigeria oil flow after attack, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2010 – In Chronological Order

12th January 2010 Incident Update no. 162 - KIDNAP Four internationals, three British and one Colombian, were kidnapped in the area of the [location withheld] at 07:30 local time on 12th January.

11th January 2010 Incident Update no. 161 - PIPELINE BOMB The [name withheld] crude-oil pipeline was sabotaged at [location withheld] at about 04:00 local time on 8th January.

6th January 2010 - Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review No. 11 - Headlines: Map: Attacks on International Maritime Assets 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2009, Security Charts, Key Points, Next three months – the Niger Delta, Security Situation – News Reports; Bunkerers threaten Niger Delta peace, V.Ships boss highlights West Africa piracy, Tsakos boss calls for UN naval deployment in Nigerian waters, Ghana returns Nigeria oil tanker after pirate attack, Nigerian pirates follow Somalian example, Ghana worried as pirate raids on the rise on its coast, Ghana seizes Nigerian oil tanker, Nigerian pirates may be extending reach, Crew member killed in attack on tanker off Benin, Imoke raises alarm over poor security in Nigeria/Cameroon waterway, Akwa Ibom state: Governor Akpabio tasks navy on sea pirates, robbers, Nigeria weapons shipment seized, Nigeria considers maritime security agency for Delta Region, Intertanko seeks action on West Africa piracy, Nigerian Navy – News Reports; ‘Nigerian Navy can be one of the best in ship building’, Fed Govt charges Navy to secure waterways, FG acquires maritime surveillance aircraft, Nigeria buys 5 French helicopters for oil delta, Navy intensifies training for new challenges, ‘Merchant Navy Corps’ battles Nigerian Navy over maritime security, Inside fake Navy camp, Merchant Navy Corps’ tasks federal govt on illegal importation of arms, oil bunkering, Navy raises alarm over activities of fakes, Navy arrests Lagos-bound vessel, Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency; NIMASA signs LRIT Agreement with IMSO, Confusion as govt plans to establish another maritime agency, Nigeria, US collaborate on maritime safety, Other News Reports; Nigeria to export over 2m b/d of crude oil, as Suezmax rates rally on increased exports, Nigeria banks on River Niger to boost commerce, navigation, Maritime Serious Security Incident Statistics – 2007/2009; Serious Maritime Security Incident Library 2009

4th January 2010 - January Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines: Map: Serious Security Incidents 2009 - As Of 31 December, Security Charts, Next 30 Days, Beyond 30 Days, Security News Reports; Nigeria ups airport security, Ex-militants storm Calabar over unpaid allowances, Protests over amnesty delays hit Yenagoa and Warri, Rivers denies MEND attack, JTF can’t confirm, Shell eyes asset sales in Nigeria, Kidnapping continues, says group, Nigeria sets up committees in bid to pacify Delta region, Bunkerers threaten retaliation, Nigeria destroys 600 illegal oil refineries, Ceasefire holds, Delta State: Court stops JTF from attacking community, Niger Delta governors, security chiefs parley on national security, MEND; Latest MEND statements, Politics – News Reports; Nigeria risks constitutional crisis - lawyers, ex-envoy, Fiscal, constitutional issues delay Nigeria oil bill, President Yar’Adua’s medical condition stirs north-south divide, Fears of constitutional crisis with sick Nigerian leader, Nigerian leaders rally for ailing president, Other Issues; Shell alerts govt to sharp drop in oil production, Nigeria dismisses James Ibori money laundering charges, Insecticide resistance deepens malaria crisis in Nigeria, Nigeria repairs key pipeline for two refineries, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order

21st December 2009 Incident Update no 160 - MARITIME ASSAULT A fly boat approached the US flagged support vessel [name withheld] at 02:50 19th December while at stand-by running security patterns at [location withheld].

2nd December 2009 - December Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines: Map: serious security incidents 2009 - as of 30 november, security charts, Next 30 days, beyond 30 days, security news reports; Cameroonian gendarmes kill 17 Nigerians in Bakassi, Ex-militants hold amnesty official hostage, Gunmen kidnap two children in Port Harcourt, Defence chief inspects Camp Five, Crime wave overshadows amnesty deal, 11 ex-militants arrested over pay riot in Port Harcourt, Relief as government releases allowances to rebels, 700 Nigerians flee Bakassi, Nigerian military pursues oil thieves in Niger Delta, Bakassi fighters threaten return to arms, Delta saboteurs set sights on Shell, Militants’ rehabilitation camps delayed, Warri: Ex-militants storm Chevron, MEND; Militant leaders ask Fed Govt to stop dealing with Okah, MEND faction sacks Okah, Profile: Mystery world of MEND leader, Henry Okah, Mend vents ire after army raid, Nigerian militants say peace talks start with govt, Latest MEND statements, Maritime News Reports; Ghana seizes Nigerian oil tanker, Crew member killed in attack on tanker off Benin, Politics – News Reports; We installed 75% of N’Delta of Governors, says Tompolo, Other Issues; Delta not all it appears to be, Big oil fights for Nigeria, James Ibori graft trial delayed – again, European Union gives Nigeria $1bn 'for peace', Post-amnesty oil output hits 2.4mbpd, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order.

19th November 2009 Incident Update no. 159 - MARITIME ASSAULT Six armed men attacked the Malaysian flagged supply vessel [name withheld] near [location withheld] at 23:30 local time on 18th November, according to a single, reliable source.

19th November 2009 Incident Update no. 159 - ARMED ROBBERY Seven men armed with AK 47’s entered [name withheld] in the [location withheld] at approximately 22:00 on 15th November and relieved customers of cash and valuables.

11th November 2009 Incident Update no. 158 - ARMED ROBBERY A vehicle belonging to [name withheld] an Italian company, was attacked in the morning hours of 10th November at [location withheld].

11th November 2009 Incident Update no. 158 - ARMED ASSAULT/MURDER A Dutch national was shot and killed in [location withheld] on 9th November.

2nd November 2009 - November Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines: Map: Serious security incidents 2009 as of 31 October, Security charts, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security news reports; Nigerian president, ex-rebel discuss Delta peace, Nigerian president tells OPEC unrest in south is over, Federal Govt, ex-militants plot to stop MEND's threat, Ex-militant says MEND incapable of launching fresh oil attacks, Ex-militant – 'We saw hell in the creeks but the gods saw us through', The amnesty:  '15,000 militants surrendered', Cautious optimism in Niger Delta after amnesty deal, MEND; Nigerian rebels reinstate ceasefire in Niger Delta, Nigerian govt declares MEND 'enemies', Nigerian rebel group weakened after key departures, Tompolo surrenders as amnesty ends, Latest MEND statements, MARITIME NEWS REPORTS; Akwa Ibom state: Governor Akpabio tasks navy on sea pirates, robbers, Lagos: weapons shipment seized, Nigeria considers maritime security agency for Delta Region, POLITICS – NEWS REPORTS; Abuja to stifle oil rebellion with cash, Nigeria okays $1.34 bln for oil delta development, Govt will not meet MEND's team, defence minister Abbe, Yar'Adua begins talks with Mend's Aaron Team soon – UNDEDSS, OTHER ISSUES; Shell vows to fight off Chinese – production rises in Bayelsa, Shell offers to educate, fund ex-rebels in Nigeria, Nigeria plans oil cash deal in Niger Delta, US, Britain advise Fed Govt on N/Delta, Amnesty: Nigeria earns N18b from oil daily, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order

7th October 2009 Incident Update no. 157 - KIDNAP According to a single, reliable source, a Lebanese national was kidnapped in [location withheld] on 5th October.

5th October 2009 - Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review no. 10 - Headlines; Map: Attacks on international maritime assets 1 Jan - 30 Sep 2009, Security Charts, Key Points – last three months, Next Three Months – The Niger Delta, Security Situation – News Reports; Thousands gather to watch Nigerian militant disarm, Calabar River: boat operators seek JTF cover, Fed Govt denies deployment of warships in Niger Delta, Govt gears up for another offensive in the delta Govt gears up for another offensive in the delta, Navy to deal with officers over Atlas Cove – Navy flagship non-operational, Troubled waters, Maritime professionals opt for militancy, Cameroon: Bakassi rebel commander quits, Establishment of coast guard will boost security - merchant navy, Nigerian Navy – News Reports; A deadlier Navy, safer waters, Navy to acquire 49 warships, 42 helicopters, Navy to establish naval base in Lokoja, Fed Govt warns Navy over illegal oil bunkering, Israeli arms dealers join Lieberman's entourage to Africa, Navy acquires Israeli fast patrol boat, Atlas Cove attack: Senate wants better equipped Navy, Other News Reports; Cabotage: Shipowners arrest fifth vessel for illegal bunkering, ISAN arrests another ship, Shell closes FPSO at EA oil field for repairs, Shipping industry worried by foreign vessels’ encroachment of Nigeria’s coasts, Illegal bunkering: Nigeria threatens to attack foreign ships, Addax declares force majeure on Antan crude loading, AFRICOM; Nigerian delegation assists U.S. Africa command in engagement planning process, Marines teach nonlethal tactics to African counterparts, Africom and U.S. Agenda in Africa, U.S. Africa Command hosts military intelligence course in Nigeria, Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency; Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Nigeria, Nigeria rescues 400 stranded Cameroonians on the high sea, NIMASA set to improve security alert system in the maritime sector, Maritime Serious Security Incident Statistics – 2007/2009, Serious Maritime Security Incident Library 2009.

4th October 2009 Special report - The end of MEND? Henry Okah, Commander Boyloaf, Tompolo, Ateke Tom, Farah Dagogo, Soboma Jackreece (or Jackrich) aka Egberi Papa and Soboma George, Bakassi freedom fighters, Supportive Government.

2nd October 2009 - October Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines; Map: Serious Security Incidents 2009 - as of 30 September, Security charts, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security news reports; Leading rebel, Ateke Tom agrees to disarm for amnesty, Four die in southeast kidnap rescue attempt, Bayelsa state: Ex-rebels protest over allowances, Nigerian meeting raises hopes, Govt says truce with delta militants holding, amnesty has been accepted, Bayelsa farmer-militant surrenders arms, Squabbling rebels, corruption cast doubt on peace plan, FG denies deployment of warships in Niger Delta, Govt, militants may dialogue as MEND extends cease-fire, Nigerian militants extend truce in oil region, Nigerian military steps up security in Niger Delta, Exposed! American commandos to tackle MEND & recalcitrant militants, Govt gears up for another offensive in the delta, Nigerian militants to undergo training in Ghana, Niger delta militants protest over disarmament pay, MEND; Nigerian delta militant group names mediation team, Mend tells China to keep out, Most rebels take amnesty, says former MEND commander Boyloaf, N’Delta youths warn MEND against further attacks, Latest MEND statements, Politics; Nigerian leader to go to Saudi for "working visit", New petroleum industry bill: a move to revive the domestic oil and gas industry, Other Issues; Chinese seek huge stake in Nigeria oil, Fed Govt begins manhunt for sponsors of illegal oil bunkering, Nigeria’s stolen petroleum products traced to Benin, Togo, Rivers state SSG blasts oil firms, Chevron starts Angola project as focus shifts from Nigeria, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order.

29th September 2009 Incident Update no. 156 - MARITIME ARMED ROBBERY Information received from usually reliable source states the offshore supply ship [name withheld] was attacked off [location withheld] late evening, 28 September.

23rd September 2009 Incident Update no. 155 - MARITIME ROBBERY Six pirates armed with guns boarded the refrigerated cargo ship [name withheld] [location withheld] at 08:15 on September 20.

16th September 2009 Incident Update no. 154 - MARITIME ATTACK 12 heavily armed men in two canoes attacked the platform supply ship [name withheld] at approx. 13:15 local time 15th September off Calabar River near the Cameroonian border.

8th September 2009 Incident Update no. 153 - HIJACK/ARMED ASSAULT A general cargo vessel, the [name withheld] was boarded sometime between 08:00 and 09:15 local time [location withheld] on 7th September, according to several sources.

3rd September 2009 - September Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines; Map: Serious security incidents 2009 - as of 31 August, Security Charts, Next 30 Days, Beyond 30 Days, Security News Reports; Three key Nigerian rebels may accept amnesty in days, Rivers graduates 296 reformed militants, Don't test our will, Fed Govt warns Mend, Repentant militants to get jobs in oil, gas sectors, 1,000 militants in Nigeria surrender; others plan attacks, Uncertainty over amnesty lingers, Niger Delta rebels to disarm by October deadline, Shell halts Utorogu outage on gas pipe attack, We're not against amnesty programme, says Rivers' Govt, Nigerian militant says army attack despite amnesty, Escravos: NNPC staff feared killed in delta boat attack, Is al-Qaeda working in Nigeria?, MEND; Top Nigerian militant, Tompolo, sets demands for amnesty, Top Nigerian oil militant, Tompolo, 'rejects' amnesty offer, Okah flies to S’Africa for medical treatment, Mend hits out at Boyloaf, Bayelsa denies paying Boyloaf N250 million, Mend chief 'is tempted by amnesty', Nigeria's main militant group says its disarmament will be free, Latest MEND statements, Maritime; Illegal bunkering: Nigeria threatens to attack foreign ships, Fed Govt warns Navy over illegal oil bunkering, Establishment of coast guard will boost security in Nigerian waters - merchant navy, Other Issues; Nigeria's oil production rises to about 1.7 mln bpd: minister, Nigerian leader to go to Saudi for health check, Israeli arms dealers join Lieberman's entourage to Africa, Nigeria’s oil output at lowest level in two decades — IEA, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order

1st September 2009 Incident Update no. 152 - ATTEMPTED MARITIME ATTACK Five armed pirates boarded the [name withheld] at about 01:50 local time on August 30 near [location withheld].

18th August 2009 Incident Update no. 151 - KIDNAP A German national was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in [location withheld] in the afternoon of 13th August.

18th August 2009 Incident Update no. 151 - PIPELINE BOMB A pipeline serving the [name withheld] in [location withheld] was blown up on or around August 11.

4th August 2009 Incident Update no. 150 - MARITIME KIDNAP A Lithuanian flagged cargo vessel [name withheld] was attacked by gunmen in a speedboat at 2345 local time on 3rd August.

4th August 2009 Incident Update no. 150 - KIDNAP A British national was kidnapped from his home in [location withheld] on August 2.

4th August 2009 Incident Update no. 149 - MARITIME ATTACK The [name withheld] was attacked by gunmen at 2317 UTC on August 2.

3rd August 2009 - August Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines; map: serious security incidents 2009 - as of 31 july, security charts, Next 30 days, beyond 30 days, security news reports; Some Nigeria rebels seek amnesty, fear for safety, Unrest in the north: In Nigeria, an Islamist Expansion, Yar'Adua set for big error on N'Delta, says Soyinka, Nigeria: 512 Kidnapped in six months, Four oil hostages freed in Cameroon, 10,000 militants to get amnesty, N65,000 monthly, We're not at war with anybody in Niger Delta – JTF, Nigeria rebels take 'oil war' to Lagos, Ijaw leader, Clark, urges militants to stop further attacks, FACTBOX: Which oil firms are affected by Niger Delta unrest? MEND; Okah meets militant leaders on peace, Nigeria's peace hopes rest on Okah, Top Nigerian rebel sees more attacks in delta, Maritime; Sichem Peace crew freed, Atlas Cove attack: Senate wants better equipped Navy, Politics; Nigerian President appoints new defense minister over Lagos attack, Other Issues; Output resumes at Shell's Nigerian EA field, U.S. Africa Command hosts military intelligence course in Nigeria, Nigeria's crude production falls to 1.2m bpd, Addax declares force majeure on Antan crude loading, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order

13th July 2009 Incident Update no. 148 - PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claims to have blown up a pipeline in [location withheld] on 10th July.

8th July 2009 Incident Update no. 147 - PIPELINE BOMBS The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claims to have blown up two pipelines [location withheld] on 8th July.

6th July 2009 - Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review no. 9 - Headlines; Map: Attacks On International Maritime Assets 1 Jan - 30 Jun 2009, Security Charts; Attacks by month and category, 2008 2009, Attacks, cumulative, 2007-2009, Key Points – Last Three Months; Numbers and Facts, The Security Situation, The Nigerian Navy, Other Issues, Summary of Main Risks, Next Three Months – The Niger Delta, Security Situation – News Reports; Nigerian govt mulls cash payments for militants' arms – source, Presidency orders search of arrested ships, - Ukraine aircraft may be released soon, Illegal bunkering: Navy wants power of prosecution, Rivers State: Navy kills 7 militants, Navy tightens security around offshore installations, A victim’s story – Capt Donald Tyler, MV Loving Tide, Rivers State: JTF kills six Dokubo’s loyalists – passenger boat attacked, JTF launches fresh offensive against militants, Nigerian group frees UK hostage, Military deploy gunboats in search of militants – Nembe, Nigerian Navy 'recovers captured gunboat', Group warns of arms build-up in Bakassi, 10 killed in Nigeria speedboat clashes, Nigerian Navy – News Reports; Nimasa Collaborates With Armed Forces on Maritime Security, Senate seeks better funding for Navy, Nigerian Navy denies piracy charge, Akwa Ibom State: Governor Akpabio urges Navy to help check militants’ activities, Navy commissions additional ships, helicopters, Other Issues; Attacks cut Shell Nigeria onshore oil output by half 30 Jun 2009 16:49:39 GMT, France takes drive for new Africa ties to Nigeria, FG orders fishing trawlers to install monitors, Nigerian sailors in close shave with death in Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria conference looks at ECOWAS security sector reform, Trafigura cargo arrested on Norden tanker in Port Harcourt, Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea – a clear and present danger, Piracy driving up kidnap and ransom rates: Aon, Maritime Serious Security Incident Statistics – 2007/2009, Serious Maritime Security Incident Library 2009

6th July 2009 Incident Update no. 146 - PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claims to have blown up a manifold in [location withheld] on 5th July.

6th July 2009 Incident Update no. 146 - PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claims to have blown up a well head at [location withheld] on 5th July.

6th July 2009 Incident Update no. 146 - MARITIME KIDNAP Six crewmembers, including the captain, on the 5,451 GT Singapore flagged chemical tanker [name withheld] were kidnapped in the late evening of 4th July [location withheld].

3rd July 2009 - July Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines: Map: Serious Security Incidents 2009 - as at 30 June, Security charts, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security news reports; Shell suspends operations in western Niger Delta, Amnesty for Nigeria militants to start August 6, Nigeria Gunmen Reject Govt's Amnesty Offer – Spokesman, Nigeria's amnesty programme for oil militants, Q & A, Yar'adua orders immediate release of Asari-Dokubo, Yar’Adua accepts militant leader’s ‘white flag’, Niger Delta militants vow more attacks, Army begins disarmament talks with militants, Impounded aircraft linked to militants, Illegal bunkering: Navy wants power of prosecution, Chevron says Nigerian plans on course despite wave of attacks, Kidnapped British oil worker freed after 9 months, MEND fights back as militants threaten to attack Governor Sylva, others, Nigerian army undecided on broader delta offensive, Nigeria 'to release key militant', Latest MEND statements, Other Issues; Eni Declares Force Majeure On Brass River Exports, Nigeria’s oil production drops to 1.3m bpd, Shell reveals that Nigerian oil shipments will be disrupted for a 5th month in July, EU reaffirms assistance for Nigeria, Shell settles Nigeria deaths case, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order

30th June 2009 Incident Update no. 145 - KIDNAP A US citizen was kidnapped on the road between [location withheld] at 15:45 local time on 29th June.

29th June 2009 Incident Update no. 144 - MARITIME ATTACK The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claims to have struck a Shell platform [location withheld] at 03:30 local time on 29th June.

25th June 2009 Incident Update no. 143 - PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has taken responsibility for an attack on [name withheld] flow stations in [location withheld] on 25th June.

22nd June 2009 Incident Update no. 142 - MARITIME ATTACK? The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claims to have attacked an installation at the [location withheld] at 04:00 on 21st June.

22nd June 2009 Incident Update no. 142 - PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has taken responsibility for an attack on a Shell pipeline at [location withheld] at 03:00 on 21st June.

22nd June 2009 Incident Update no. 142 - PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has taken responsibility for an attack on a Shell pipeline at [location withheld] at 02:30 on 21st June.

19th June 2009 Incident Update no. 141 - PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claims to have blown up an Agip pipeline near [location withheld] on 19th June.

18th June 2009 Incident Update no. 140 - PIPELINE BOMB A Shell pipeline was blown up in [location withheld] at 20:30 local time on 17th June.

16th June 2009 Incident Update no. 139 - KIDNAP A Lebanese construction worker was kidnapped at [location withheld] at an undisclosed time on 15th June.

15th June 2009 Incident Update no. 138 - PIPELINE BOMBS The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) says it has bombed several Chevron operated pipelines and a flow station over the weekend 12th – 15th June in [location withheld].

12th June 2009 Incident Update no. 137 - MARITIME ROBBERY Five heavily armed robbers in a boat attacked a bulk carrier at anchor at 06:45 local time [location withheld] on 10th June.

4th June 2009 - June Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines; Map: Serious Security Incidents 2009 - as at 31 May, Security charts, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security news reports: Military now in firm control - Service chiefs, Petition against military offensive presented to UN, Bayelsa gang leader Daddy Ken dies in shootout with police, Nigeria militant attack on Chevron shuts 100,000 bpd,  “We dare you” – JTF, MEND still resilient, Lt. Col, 11 other soldiers feared killed – Tompolo declared wanted, Nigeria oil falls to 50% of capacity amid fighting, Govt’ defends military operation in Delta, says Nigeria is safe, Nigeria unrest far from over, International activists demand ICC investigation, JTF Rescues 10 Hostages, 2 Vessels, Latest MEND Statements, Maritime News Reports: Rivers State: Navy kills 7 militants, Navy tightens security around offshore installations, FG orders fishing trawlers to install monitors, A victim’s story – Capt Donald Tylor, MV Loving Tide, Nigerian Navy denies piracy charge, Politics – News Reports:  “Delta not paying militants to secure waterways”, Nigerian parliament urges wider oil delta offensive, France takes drive for new Africa ties to Nigeria, Other Issues: Eni lifts Brass River force majeure, Nigeria says pumping 1.5-1.6 mln bpd of crude, Country loses rank in global oil business, Oil price hits $59 on Nigeria unrest, Nigeria struggles to meet Opec quota, Trans-Niger pipe back on line, Incident statistics, Security incident library 2009 – in chronological order

2nd June 2009 Incident Update no. 136 - KIDNAP A Lebanese national and his police escort were kidnapped on 31st May [location withheld] by 18 armed men, according to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

28th May 2009 Incident Update no. 135 - MARITIME ASSAULT A supply vessel, [name withheld], was attacked by 8 gunmen in a yellow speed boat while inbound to [location withheld] at 08:00 local time.

26th May 2009 Incident Update no. 134 - MARITIME ASSAULT One speedboat with five gunmen attacked a Total operated installation at the [location withheld] at 07:30 local time.

26th May 2009 Incident Update no. 133 - PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) said in an email that they attacked Chevron pipelines in [location withheld] at 02:00 on May 25.

18th May 2009 Incident Update no. 132 - ATTEMPTED MARITIME ATTACK A surfer 220 boat servicing MPN sent out a distress call that it was being pursued by gunmen in speedboats near [location withheld] on May 17.
PIPELINE BOMB The Escravos/Warri Gas Pipeline was blown up by suspected militants at an undisclosed time on May 16.
ASSAULT A Bristow helicopter was hit by a single round on its way to [location withheld] on May 15.
KIDNAP Four Ukrainians were kidnapped on May 15 from the refrigerated cargo ship [name withheld] along [location withheld] at 02:00 local time by militants.

14th May 2009 Incident Update no. 131 - MARITIME KIDNAP/HIJACK Two vessels were hijacked in [location withheld] at approximately 12:00 on 13th May.

5th May 2009 Incident Update no. 130 - MARITIME ROBBERY The dive support vessel (DSV) [name withheld] was attacked near [location withheld] at 07:25 4th May.

4th May 2009 - May Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines: Map: Serious Security Incidents 2009 - As At 30 April, Security Charts, Next 30 Days, Beyond 30 Days, Security News Reports; Oil firms not solely responsible for Niger Delta woes – lawmaker, Shell Nigeria LNG output hard hit by militant attacks, Fire guts Saipem camp in Warri, JTF launches fresh offensive against militants, JTF destroys 2 militant camps in Niger Delta, Tension mounts over alleged killing of Asari-Dokubo’s men by JTF, Nigerian group frees UK hostage, Militants warn of more clashes, Group warns of arms build-up in Bakassi, 10 killed in Nigeria speedboat clashes, Nigeria dismisses U.S. warning of possible attack, Nigeria to empower military against gangs in Niger Delta: president, Nigerian leader offers Delta gunmen amnesty – rejected by MEND, Maritime News Reports; Navy commissions additional ships, helicopters, Military deploy gunboats in search of militants – Nembe, Nigerian Navy 'recovers captured gunboat', Piracy driving up kidnap and ransom rates: Aon, MEND; MEND threatens to turn Niger Delta to 'theatre of war', New judge, same arguments in Nigeria militant trial, Latest MEND statements, Other Issues; Fed Govt returns 186 oil wells to Akwa Ibom, Nigeria to check arriving aircraft, ships for swine flu, Nigeria arrests power agency head for corruption, Shell Nigeria declares force majeure on Bonny Light, Shell suffers fire on Trans-Niger oil pipeline, Nigeria lost $20.7 bln in Niger Delta unrest, New expatriate quota regime under way, Nigeria May oil exports to exceed OPEC target, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order

28th April 2009 Incident Update no. 129 - MARITIME ASSAULT Two vessels were attacked in the vicinity of [location withheld] on 27th April.

27th April 2009 Incident Update no. 128 - MARITIME ATTEMPTED ATTACK According to a single source, the tug [name withheld] was subject to an attempted attack in the afternoon of April 24.

21st April 2009 Incident Update no. 127 - MARITIME KIDNAP The Marshall Islands registered [name withheld] was attacked [location withheld] at 22:30 hrs on April 20.

15th April 2009 Incident Update no. 126 - MARITIME ASSAULT Tanker [name withheld] was attacked again on 12th April (see Incid. 028/09), inbound to Escravos.

15th April 2009 Incident Update no. 126 - MARITIME ASSAULT A supply vessel was attacked in the vicinity of [location withheld] on 9th April.

15th April 2009 Incident Update no. 126 - MARITIME ROBBERY Tanker [name withheld] was boarded just after midnight offshore Escravos on 9th April.

14th April 2009 Incident Update no. 125 - ASSAULT A navy houseboat was attacked by gunmen in 18 speedboats on 13th April, according to local sources.

7th April 2009 Incident Update no. 124 - KIDNAP A British employee of Nigerian oil services company [name withheld] was kidnapped from the bar in [name withheld] on the [location withheld] the Nigerian oil hub of Port Harcourt on Sunday evening 5th April.

7th April 2009 Incident Update no. 124 - ASSAULT Militants attacked a houseboat belonging to Daewoo near [location withheld] at 01:30 local time 5th April.

6th April 2009 - Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review no. 8 - Headlines; map: attacks on international maritime assets 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2009, Security charts, key points – last three months, next three months – the Niger delta, special report – the Bakassi peninsula, security situation – news reports; Over 8 ship captains lost to piracy - Merchant Navy boss, Nigeria rivals Somalia for ship attacks, Equatorial Guinea arrest Nigerians – seize boats, Nigerian pirates free three abducted Pinoy crew of ship, Nigeria hostage sends letter home, Bonny River – Nigerian militants rape women, Shell declares force majeure on Forcados oil shipments, Port Harcourt – pirates seize boat with 21 passengers, Nigeria seeks Gulf of Guinea cooperation to stop attacks, Nigerian military seize 22 barges of stolen oil, Nigerian Navy – News Reports; Illegal bunkering: US to train Nigerian Navy, Naval chief laments high level of indiscipline among officers, Rivers State Govt tasks Navy over youths training, Why Navy can’t challenge militancy, Navy gets new warships, helicopters, JTF merges operations in Niger Delta, ‘Navy has curbed militancy, bunkering in N’Delta’, Navy declares fresh war on militants, Navy redeploys senior officers, AFRICOM – News Reports; US helps keep Gulf of Guinea safe, Nigeria next stop for Africa Partnership Station Nashville, Nigeria wants Obama to back African Standby Force, dump AFRICOM, AFRICOM counters piracy with training, Other Issues: Mobil donates medical equipment to Nigerian Navy, Making peace or fuelling war in Africa, China's navy will protect its trade with Africa, Maritime Serious Security Incident Statistics – 2007/2009, Serious Maritime Security Incident Library 2009

3rd April 2009 - April Monthly Report, Briefing and Map - Headlines, Map: Serious Security Incidents 2009 - As At 31 March, Security Charts, Next 30 Days, Beyond 30 Days, Security News Reports; N15 bn pocketed in ransom – new bill getting tough on kidnappers, Ijaw group in Warri urges foreign nationals to quit, JTF raises security alarm, JTF in Delta State nabs 14 oil thieves, pipeline vandals, Oil workers protest over insecurity in Niger Delta, Nigeria hostage sends letter home, Shell raises alarm over militant camps in Bayelsa, 3000 militants surrender in Rivers, JTF merges operations in Niger Delta, Security beefed up around oil facilities, Shell declares force majeure on Forcados oil shipments, Ekwueme decries kidnapping in Niger Delta, Amaechi calls for more troops in N'Delta, Time running out for action on Nigeria, Problem “has no roots in ethnic rivalry” – Amaechi, Asari-Dokubo’s group threatens to fight MEND, Militant group in Warri warns hostage takers, vandals, Shell shuts some Nigeria sites on pipeline blasts, Oil services firms flee Nigeria, Mend, Political News Reports; Kidnappings – Fed Govt ready to give communities oil stakes, Truth Commission blames Rivers crises on Odili, Obasanjo govts, Other Issues: Police rescue 2 Spanish nationals from kidnappers, Oil revenue drop 50%, JTF – new organisation – new commanders, SSS, police, others arrest 40 suspected militants in Lagos, Equatorial Guinea arrest Nigerians – seize boats, Fact box - Nigeria's oil production outages, Oil output down to 1.6 million barrels: Yar'Adua, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order

24th March 2009 Incident Update no. 123 - KIDNAP A Lebanese construction worker was kidnapped at [location withheld] yesterday evening.

18th March 2009 Incident Update no. 122 - ASSAULT Armed militants in five speedboats attacked Shell operated oil flow station at [location withheld] in the morning hours of 16th March.

18th March 2009 Incident Update no. 122 - PIPELINE BOMB The 16-inch [name withheld] pipeline was damaged in an attack involving explosives on Friday March 13.

15th March 2009 Incident Update no. 121 - MARITIME KIDNAP Approximately 30 gunmen in two boats boarded an oil service vessel, [name withheld], at 03:00 local time [location withheld].

5th March 2009 Incident Update no.120 - KIDNAP Gunmen overpowered police guards and abducted a Lebanese national at [location withheld] at 14:00 local time on 4th March.

4th March 2009 - March Monthly Report, Briefing and Map Headlines; Maps: Serious Security Incidents 2009 - as at 28 February, Security Charts, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security News Reports; Nigerian oil workers threaten strike over security, Amaechi: why I want kidnappers hanged, The mercenaries take over, Nigeria militants say will sabotage $13 bn Sahara gas pipe, Nigerian army raids militant camp in oil delta, Nigerian militants warn of more helicopter attacks, Joint Task Force repels attack on Brass oil terminal (sort of), Delta state procures 2 armoured personnel carriers for police, Russian hostages escape kidnappers in Niger Delta, Oil companies withdraw expatriates from Niger Delta, Nigerian oil workers end protest over security, Coventry Cathedral and peace and reconciliation in ND, JTF warns Ateke Tom, Kidnappings rise in Nigeria's oil-producing delta, Militants to Launch 'Operation Zero Exploration' Feb 14, MEND; Will the real MEND please stand up!, Latest MEND statements, Maritime News Reports, Nigeria seeks Gulf of Guinea cooperation to stop attacks, Nigerian military seize 22 barges of stolen oil, Political News Reports, EU to boost Nigeria aid, assist in security – interview, Niger Delta: shun militancy, embrace peace – VP Jonathan, Reps to curtail president's power on military deployment, Other Issues; Oil thieves freed in Nigeria, Nigeria strives to lift local content in oil sector, NBC - Govt, Cameroon yet to check oil fields, Shell puts cost of crude oil theft in Nigeria at as £1.1bn a year, Equatorial Guinea repulsed attack by Nigerian rebels: minister, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order

4th March 2009 Incident Update no. 119 - PIPELINE BOMB Explosions most likely caused by sabotage shut down an oil pipeline in (location withheld) on 1st March.

25th February 2009 Incident Update no. 118 - ASSAULT A helicopter operating for Agip was shot at over (location withheld).

25th February 2009 Incident Update no. 117 - MARITIME ATTEMPTED ATTACK Gunmen in three boats apparently tried to gain access to Russian tanker (name withheld) in the vicinity of (location withheld) on 24th February.

23rd February 2009 Incident Update no. 116 - ASSAULT Gunmen in two speed boats attacked the (location withheld) late in the evening of 21st February.

23rd February 2009 Incident Update no. 116 - MARITIME ASSAULT Gunmen fired shots in the vicinity of the (location withheld) in the evening of 13th February.

18th February 2009 Incident Update no. 115 - ASSAULT Gunmen attacked an ExxonMobil housing compound in (location withheld) at 23:00 local time on 17th February.

17th February 2009 Incident Update no. 114 - ASSAULT Gunmen fired “a few rounds” near security guards protecting two Shell flowstations in (location withheld) in the morning hours.

13th February 2009 Incident Update no. 113 - KIDNAP 10 gunmen stormed the site of a construction company in (location withheld) and kidnapped the Lebanese manager in the afternoon of 11th February.

13th February 2009 Incident Update no. 113 - MARITIME ASSAULT Ten heavily armed men in a speed boat approached and attempted to stop the tanker (name withheld) south-east of the (location withheld) on 10th February.

9th February 2009 Incident Update no. 112 - KIDNAP Approximately 50 gunmen attacked a construction site sometime during the weekend in (location withheld).

7th February 2009 Incident Update no. 111 - ARMED ASSAULT Militants attacked a Shell operated gas plant at (location withheld) at 03:30 local time 7th February.

5th February 2009 Incident Update no. 110 - MARITIME ASSAULT A security vessel, (name withheld), was attacked at (location withheld) at 03:00 local time on 5th February.

2nd February 2009 - February Monthly Report, Briefing and Map; Headlines; Maps; Serious security incidents 2009 - as at 31 January, Security charts, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security news reports; Nigeria militants say ending ceasefire in oil delta, Nigerian gunmen kill 11-year-old girl, kidnap brother, Nigeria arrests seven for stealing oil in delta, Calm returning to Niger Delta as military ups offensive, Military denies militants claim of failed hostage rescue, JTF destroys 300 illegal refineries, nabs 120 suspects, Army arrests oil pipe vandals, refuses N300,000 bribe, Kidnapping now capital offence in Abia, Nigeria army says it has killed oil gang leader, Nigerian output falls after attack, Air force to acquire new aircraft, MEND; Latest MEND Statements, Lawyers seek to move Nigeria militant trial to delta, Nigeria rebels offer to swap U.K. hostages for leader, Militants in warning over Okah, MEND declares war on kidnappers, Maritime News Reports; ‘Navy has curbed militancy, bunkering in N’delta’, Kidnapping drops – Police and Navy, Political News Reports; Nigerian leader to go on two weeks leave, Why Atiku and Obasanjo met, My plans for Niger Delta, Minister Ekaette, Niger Delta ministry risks losing N18.5 billion capital allocation, Other Issues; Pakistan to assist Nigerian military, Dubai signs $16b pact to develop oil and gas infrastructure in Nigeria, Civil servants steal N700bn annually, Shell lifts force majeures on Nigerian oil exports, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2009 – In Chronological Order

28th January 2009 Incident Update no. 109 - KIDNAP A Lebanese construction worker was kidnapped at 07:00 in (location withheld).

23rd January 2009 Incident Update no. 108 - MARITIME ROBBERY The oil service vessel (name withheld) was boarded by pirates at 07:45, (location withheld) on 23rd January.

21st January 2009 Incident Update no. 107 - MARITIME KIDNAP The (name withheld) was attacked at (location withheld) at 05:20 on 21st January.

19th January 2009 Incident Update no. 106 - MARITIME ASSAULT/KIDNAP The Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) (name withheld) was attacked by armed men while loading crude oil at (location withheld) at 22:00 on 17th January.

13th January 2009 Incident Update no. 105 - MARITIME ASSAULT The subsea vessel (name withheld) was attacked (location withheld) on January 13.

7th January 2009 Incident Update no. 104 - MARITIME ROBBERY The barge (name withheld) was boarded by armed men at 01:40 on 7^th January.

7th January 2009 - Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review no. 7. Security charts, Key points – last three months, Numbers and Facts, Security Situation, The Nigerian Navy, Summary of Main Risks, Next Three Months – The Niger Delta, Security Situation – News Reports; The maritime sector in 2008 – a review, Nigeria joins global fight against sea pirates, Row over tanker held in Nigeria – Navy accused of oil theft collusion, Guinea Gulf piracy needs international response – UN, Fishing vessels: Pirates kill 2, take 108 hostages, Pirates Hijack 8 Nigerian Vessels, Addax uses Nigeria navy staff to guard oil facilities, Naval Chief warns against illegal bunkering, sea piracy, Pirates resume killings in country's waters, Nigerian Navy – News Reports; New promotions – Navy chief emphasises N’Delta and Gulf of Guinea focus, Air Force to acquire two combat aircraft for piracy ops, Akwa Ibom to fight militants with helicopters, Illegal operation in Lagos: Task Force impounds foreign ship, N’Delta: JTF combs militant dens ahead of Yuletide season, Armed Forces move to check criminality on the seas, Navy beef up security around vessel with 84,000 litres of crude oil, Nigerian Navy acquires new vessels, Navy takes delivery of new weapons as head of the Navy retires, Why French naval ship is in Nigeria, AFRICOM – News Reports; Italy to host AFRICOM headquarters, Campaign presses Obama to abandon Bush plan for AFRICOM, Nigerian, US senators seek stronger defence relations, Marine Corps Forces Africa to support AFRICOM, AFRICOM rejected by Africans, USS Nashville deploy to Africa in January – Africa Partnership Station, Maritime Serious Security Incident Statistics – 2007/2008, Serious Maritime Security Incident Library 2008

6th January 2009 Incident Update no. 103 - MARITIME ASSAULT The (name withheld), An Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, was attacked by gunmen at (location withheld) at 00:30 on 6th January.

5th January 2009 Incident Update no. 102 - MARITIME HIJACK The crew boat (name withheld) was hijacked late on January 3.

5th January 2009 - January Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Headlines: Maps, Serious Security Incidents 2008 - As At 31 December, Security charts, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security News Reports; Kidnapped UC Rusal-Alscon director feared killed, Akwa Ibom to fight militants with helicopters, Top Nigerian militant, Sobomabo Jackrich, a.k.a. Egberipapa, arrested, Oil firms threaten to shut down production, Govt deploys anti-terrorism squad in Delta state, Delta State militants pledge to cease fire, Warri oil communities warn Chevron, Soku plant attacked; NLNG declares force majeure, Local, U.S. Senators Seek Stronger Defence Relations, MEND; MEND gives condition for talks with Fed Govt, MEND ready to disarm, lists terms, Latest MEND statements, Political News Reports; Nigerian police fire former anti-graft chief, Nigeria president completes cabinet reshuffle, Nigeria gets first oil minister, Nigerian court upholds presidential election, Nigeria leader wants no immunity for corrupt officials, EFCC accuses Amaechi of hiding wanted Rivers officials, Unspent funds to help cover Nigerian budget deficit, Host communities give Bayelsa Governor ultimatum to inaugurate oil commission, N’Delta Committee final report: 25% of oil revenues to the Delta, Other Issues; 300 illegal refineries in Niger Delta - Defence chief, Global Crisis - Country Loses N177 Billion Oil Revenue, Niger Delta crisis - 'Nigeria loses 397, 697bpd', Jury clears Chevron of charges in Nigeria clash, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2008 – In Chronological Order.

4th January 2009 Incident Update no. 101 - PIPELINE BOMB An (name withheld) pipeline in (location withheld) was blown up in the late evening of Jan 2.

1st January 2009 Incident Update no. 100 - ARMED ASSAULT The (name withheld) flow station in (location withheld) was attacked by gunmen in the late evening of December 25 but Nigerian security forces managed to prevent any damage.

22nd December 2008 Incident Update no. 99 - KIDNAP Gunmen in speedboats attacked a housing compound and kidnapped two Russians working for an aluminium company in the port town of (location withheld) early on Saturday 20th December, according to security sources.

22nd December 2008 Incident Update no. 99 - MARITIME ROBBERY/DEATH At approximately 23:00hrs on 19 December - Armed men in two speedboats attacked the (name withheld) and the (name withheld) oil service vessels at (location withheld).

5th December 2008 Incident Update no. 98 - MARITIME HIJACK The oil service vessel (name withheld) was attacked by gunmen at the (location withheld) in the morning hours of 4^th December.

5th December 2008 Incident Update no. 98 - ARMED ASSAULT A convoy carrying two Bristow Helicopter pilots and their Nigerian security detail was attacked in (location withheld) on 3^rd December.

2nd December 2008 Incident Update no. 97 - KIDNAP An international manager of (name withheld) was kidnapped by gunmen at 12:30 on 1^st December in the vicinity of (location withheld).

30th November 2008 - December Monthly Report, Briefing and Map Headlines; Maps: Serious Security Incidents 2008 - as at 30 November, Security Charts, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security news reports; Main Nigerian militant group warns of wider campaign, Nigerian military battles oil thieves in delta, Nigerian militants threaten chaos in western delta, 22 Filipinos arrested over oil theft, Potential for large scale violence will remain – analysis, MEND aggressive, refusing to release Brits, JTF troops placed on alert in Bayelsa, rivers, Bakassi militia free French oil hostages in Cameroon, Fed govt deploys fresh troops in N’Delta, N’Delta: FG gives conditions for troop pull out, Foreign elements fuel N’Delta crisis, MEND; Gun running - court ends trial, jails two more soldiers, Okah raises alarm, alleges threat to his life; Maritime news reports, Navy beef up security around vessel with 84,000 litres of crude oil, Rising pirate attacks, Political news reports; Fed govt sets up task force to tackle oil theft, Nigeria takes key step to rewrite constitution, Nigeria draft 2009 budget delayed again, Nigerian leader nominates new ministers after cull, Police arrest publisher, editors, Uncertainty in "go-slow", Nigeria worries investors, Other issues; Nigeria lng declares force majeure on shell shut-down, Nigerian militants sent away to manage their anger, Oil prices now $48 a barrel - country budget benchmark is $45, Top Nigerian anti-graft official quits, Nigerian troops jailed over arms sales to militants, Armed forces face human rights probe, Incident Statistics, Security incident library 2008 – in chronological order

30th November 2008 Incident Update no. 96 - KIDNAP A British national was kidnapped in what has been termed an upmarket part of (location withheld) on his way home from work at 22:30 on November 27.

24th November 2008 Incident Update no. 95 - ARMED ASSAULT Unknown gunmen attacked a navy houseboat which was protecting (name withheld) in (location withheld) at 03:00 on 21^st November.

24th November 2008 Incident Update no. 95 - KIDNAP A Bulgarian national was kidnapped by armed men in (location withheld) on 20^th November.

20th November 2008 Incident Update no. 94 - ATTEMPTED ATTACK Government troops repelled an attack by an armed group near (location withheld) in the Niger Delta at 11:30 local time, November 20.

18th November 2008 Incident Update no. 93 - MARITIME ROBBERY An oil service vessel, reported to be the (name withheld), was boarded at the (location withheld) at 21:30 on November 17.

17th November 2008 Incident Update no. 92 - MARITIME HIJACK The (name withheld) was hijacked by armed militants on November 16 whilst inbound to (location withheld) with pilot on board.

17th November 2008 Incident Update no. 92 - PIPELINE SABOTAGE A crude oil pipeline that feeds into the (name withheld) in Delta state was attacked in the evening of Friday, November 14.

7th November 2008 Incident Update no. 91 - ASSAULT Gunmen in speedboats attacked the Nigerian military at (location withheld) in the evening of November 6.

7th November 2008 Incident Update no. 91 - MARITIME ASSAULT The (name withheld) was attacked at approx. 1800 hrs on November 6 (location withheld). 

3rd November 2008 Incident Update no. 90 - KIDNAP A Lebanese road construction engineer was kidnapped in (location withheld), in the late morning on 3^rd November.

3rd November 2008 – November Monthly Report, Briefing and Map Headlines; Maps: Serious Security Incidents 2008 - As At 31 October, Security Charts, Next 30 Days, Beyond 30 Days, Security News Reports, Rivers promises amnesty to militants, “Only military can solve Niger Delta problem”, Nigeria wants Cameroon to share Bakassi security, Militants - why we are targeting Rivers State, Niger Delta no-go area, says UN, Nigerian military – we have reduced Delta oil theft, MEND; Latest MEND statements, Nigerian court adjourns Henry Okah trial over health, Interview with Jomo Gbomo – MEND challenges Yar'Adua, Maritime News Reports; We won’t withdraw troops now – JTF, Fishing vessels: Pirates kill 2, take 108 hostages, Addax uses Nigeria navy staff to guard oil facilities, Naval Chief warns against illegal bunkering, sea piracy, Navy takes delivery of new weapons as head of the Navy retires, AFRICOM; USS Bradley preps for AFRICOM deployment, Georgia in running for AFRICOM HQ, Africom, threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty — Oboko Bello, The Great Game in Africa - Washington's emerging containment strategy, Political News Reports; Nigeria president removes 20 cabinet ministers, N’Delta: Governor Amaechi Seeks 50% derivation, Nigeria court defers ruling on presidential vote, Fed Govt vows to solve N-Delta problem, Other Issues; Shell Nigeria output drops to 412,000 b/d, Court orders Shell to forfeit Bonny oil terminal, Rivers State N300 million scam, Nigerian official appeals for assistance for Bakassi returnees, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2008 – In Chronological Order.

27th October 2008 Incident Update no. 89 -  MARITIME ROBBERY Gunmen briefly seized the (name withheld) in the early hours of October 25 at the (location withheld).

10th October 2008 Incident Update no. 88 - KIDNAP An international subcontractor to (name withheld), was kidnapped in (location withheld), at 09:30 on October 9.

6th October 2008 – Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review No. 6 Headlines, Security Charts, Key Points – Last Three Months; Numbers and Facts, The Nigerian Navy, US Africom, Summary of Main Risks, Next Three Months – The Niger Delta, News Reports – Nigerian Navy; French Naval Vessel Not in Country To Fight – Captain, Nigeria Will Lead Global Anti-bunkering War — Yar’Adua, Navy Sinks Militants' Boats, Kills 12, Navy Moves to Check Pirates, Oil Thieves, US To train Country's Navy, Generals Desperate to Retire Rich, News Reports – Africom; New US Military Command for Africa Comes into Operation, US Africom 'has no hidden agenda', New U.S. Command in Africa Gets Chilly Reception, Yar’Adua Summons Governors, Party, Security Chiefs, U.S. House Approves $266m for Africom, Strategic Interests - Engaging Maritime Africa, Data Can Drive African Sovereignty, Maritime Serious Security Incident Statistics – 2007/2008, Serious Maritime Security Incident Library 2008.

6th October 2008 Incident Update no. 87 - MARITIME KIDNAP 12 gunmen attacked an oil service vessel said to be named (name withheld) on the (location withheld) on October 4.

3rd October 2008 Incident Update no. 86 - ROBBERY The Panama registered 4145 DWT general cargo ship (name withheld) was boarded and robbed by armed pirates near (location withheld) on October 2.

3rd October 2008 - October Monthly Report, Briefing and Map Headlines; Maps: Serious Security Incidents 2008 - as at 30 September, Security charts, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security News Reports; Nigerian military: 443 militant suspects arrested, SSS set to crack down on kidnappers, Soldiers invade militants’ hideouts - Arrest 229, Dokubo-Asari brokers ceasefire agreement with Ateke Tom, Lay down your arms, defence HQ tells militants, Nigerian militants halt 'oil war', Ateke Tom invites Rivers truth commission to his base, Nigeria militants turn against each other in delta, JTF declares all-out war on militants, Nigerian militants declare oil war in delta, Britain sees limited role in Nigeria fight in delta, JTF puts men on alert in Delta, Bayelsa, MEND; Henry Okah taken to hospital, Latest MEND Statements, Political News Reports; Nigerian president has chosen new cabinet – spokesman, Niger Delta ministry - 'appointments should be performance-based', Foreign minister stands in for Yar’Adua at UN, Yar’adua - lungs incapable of long flight to New York, James Ibori slated to become Minister for Niger Delta, Why we created Niger Delta ministry –  Yar'Adua, Doubts over Niger Delta ministry, New ministry for Niger Delta, Ogoni leader heads Niger Delta committee, Nigerian president swears in new military chiefs, Other Issues; N85.2bn lost to six-day ‘oil war’ by militants, Nigerian oil output around 2 mln bpd – minister; Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2008 – In Chronological Order.

23rd September 2008 Incident Update no. 85 - MARITIME ROBBERY Two accommodation vessels were attacked by what seems to be pirates in the early morning. PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has taken responsibility for a pipeline bomb at (location withheld) on September 19. PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has taken responsibility for a pipeline bomb attack against a (name withheld) pipeline at (location withheld) on September 18.

17th September 2008 Incident Update no. 84 - PIPELINE BOMB The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claims to have bombed an oil pipeline near (location withheld) in Rivers State at 09:30. PIPELINE BOMB/ASSAULT Militants in eight gunboats attacked (name withheld), just south of (location withheld), at approximately 22:00 on September 16.

16th September 2008 Incident Update no. 83 - ASSAULT Militants in 5 boats attacked the military houseboat at (location withheld) at approximately 01:00 on 16th September. PIPELINE BOMB An oil pipeline in (location withheld) was reportedly blown up at 22:10 on 15th September. KIDNAP A British national, formerly employed by petrochemicals company Indorama, was kidnapped at 20:00 on 15th September by five militants (location withheld).

15th September 2008 Incident Update no. 82 - ASSAULT Militants in 10 speed boats attacked the Joint Task Force (JTF) at (location withheld).

15th September 2008 Incident Update no. 81 - ASSAULT The Niger Delta’s Joint Task Force (JTF), a government security outfit, say they successfully repelled attacks by militants on (location withheld) and (location withheld) at (location withheld) in the early morning of 14^th September.

15th September 2008 - Special Report - MEND spokesman Jomo Gbomo issued no less than four separate statements on Saturday, saying their camp in (location withheld) was under attack by security forces. Seven of the group’s fighters had died, Jomo said.

10th September 2008 Incident Update no. 80 - MARITIME ASSAULT/HOSTAGE TAKING (Name withheld) platform in (location withheld), was invaded by armed attackers yesterday, on September 9.

10th September 2008 Incident Update no. 79 - MARITIME HIJACK/KIDNAP The (name withheld) was attacked and hijacked at approx 13:00 on September 9 at (location withheld).

9th September 2008 Incident Update no. 78 - MARITIME ROBBERY A supply vessel, (name withheld), was attacked at (location withheld) when gunmen arrived in two speed boats after dark on September 8.

8th September 2008 Incident Update no. 77 -  MARITIME ROBBERY/DEATH Service vessel (name withheld) was attacked at 02:15 hrs on 7^th September by armed men in two boats.

3rd September 2008 - September Monthly Report, Briefing and Map Headlines; Key Points, Next 30 Days, Beyond 30 Days, Securit News Reports; Comment – Nigerian security authorities warns of September attacks, Asari Dokubo goes into hiding, Power play costs service chiefs their jobs, no threat to government - Yar'Adua, Gunmen briefly kidnap oil officials, JTF destroys illegal refineries, Criminals Have Taken Over Niger Delta Struggle, Navy alleges plot to destabilise Nigeria, 20 Bodies of Militants Recovered From Bonny River, Tension in Nigeria’s oil sector worrisome, says IEA, MEND; Nigerian militants say fighting kills more than 30, Bonga attack - MEND alleges being offered $500,000 bribe to implicate Niger Dock, Mend Issues 30-day ultimatum to Rivers, Bayelsa Govs, Latest MEND Statements, Maritime News Reports; British royal navy ship visits Nigeria, Nigerian troops wounded in militant attack near Bonny, Political News Reports; Nigerian govt says President Yar'Adua healthy, Yar’adua, Obasanjo Not On Speaking Terms, Nigeria ruling party wins fifth state re-run vote, Military wants PDP leaders quizzed over coup allegations, Nigeria military chiefs dismissed, NDDC Takes Niger Delta Masterplan to UN, Niger Delta Summit dropped, Other Issues; Nigeria charges 10th ex-governor over corruption, Oil Output Rebounds – now 1.9 mbpd, Bakassi Nigerians promised safety, Nigeria may delay 7th LNG train on at Bonny, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Library 2008 – In Chronological Order.

1st September 2008 Incident Update no. 76 - KIDNAP An Israeli national was kidnapped in (location withheld) in the evening of 26th August.

25th August 2008 Incident Update no. 75 - MARITIME HIJACK A supply vessel, reported to be the (name withheld), was hijacked near the (location withheld) at 14:40 on 24th August.

12th August 2008 Incident Update no. 74 - PIPELINE BOMB Militants claim to have sabotaged a key natural gas pipeline near (location withheld) on August 11.

5th August 2008 - August Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Headlines, Key Points, Next 30 Days, Beyond 30 Days, Security News Reports; Shell urges FG to provide security in Niger Delta, Bonny – Oil militants threaten output, Bonny Town – Thousands flee Nigerian militants, UK army advisers to help counter Niger Delta gunmen, Three Cameroon soldiers wounded in raid, Nigeria’s top building firm pulls out of Niger Delta, Shell engages 4000 locals to protect pipeline, Bayelsa Governor seeks foreign intervention in N-delta crisis, Analysis – The ramifications of Bonga and fresh pipeline attacks, MEND; Henr Okah – lawyer seeks adjournment in Nigeria militant trial, Latest MEND statements, Maritime News Reports; JTF averts fresh attack on Bonga, Nigeria’s Navy struggles with attacks on offshore oil facilities, Political News Reports; My stand on Niger Delta Summit, by Gambari, Other Issues; Rebels declare independence of Bakassi Peninsula – again, Country’s oil production drops below 1mbpd, Oil majors want JTF resolute on crude theft, target barons, Chinese firm to build $1bn road in Nigeria oil hub, Nigeria navy arrest Filipinos on ship of stolen oil, Angola could take Nigeria’s oil crown, Incident Statistics, Security Incident Libray 2008 – In Chronological Order

4th August 2008 Incident Update No. 73 - KIDNAP Two Frenchmen were kidnapped on 2nd August from a bar in (location withheld) at 21:30.

30th July 2008 Incident Update No. 72 - PIPELINE BOMBS Militants attacked two pipelines with explosives in what seems to have been a coordinated attack at 01:15 on 28th July.  

26th July 2008 Incident Update No. 71 - MARITIME KIDNAP The LPG FPSO (name withheld) was boarded at 23.52 on 25th July at (location withheld).

26th July 2008 Incident Update No. 71 - KIDNAP A Filipino was kidnapped in (location withheld) as he was in a market to buy roasted corn on 25th July.

26th July 2008 Incident Update No. 71 - KIDNAP Two oil engineers, one Filipino and one Nigerian, were kidnapped in (location withheld) in the late evening of 24th July.

26th July 2008 Incident Update No. 71 - MARITIME KIDNAP The Swedish owned tug (name withheld) was boarded near (location withheld) at 16:25 on 24th July.

21st July 2008 Incident Update No. 70 - PIPELINE BOMB An ENI/Agip pipeline was blown up in (location withheld) at approximately 03:00 on 17th July.

16th July 2008 Incident Update No. 69 - MARITIME ARMED ROBBERY The Norwegian owned dry bulk vessel (name withheld) was boarded by 10 armed robbers at (location withheld) on the Bonny River at 01:00.

11th July 2008 Incident Update No. 68 - KIDNAP Two internationals were kidnapped (location withheld) at 07:00.

10th July 2008 Incident Update No. 67 - ASSAULT A Fast Crew Supply Vessel, the (name withheld), was attacked on 9th July near the (location withheld) at 14:30.

4th July 2008 – Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review no. 5 Headlines; Security Charts, Key Points, Numbers and Facts, Summary of Main Risks, The Operations Environment – Last Three Months, The Nigerian Navy, MEND – and Bonga, AFRICOM – No Bases in Africa, The Niger Delta Summit, Next Three Months – The Niger Delta, Maritime News Reports, Nigeria Navy to Secure Oilfield, Navy Holds Sea Exercise, More Warships Head for the Niger Delta, Agreement on Maritime Safety, Fed Govt Orders Attack on Illegal Vessels on Nigerian Waters, AFRICOM Halts HQ plan; Will Phase in Staff, US Ties – Not Bases for Nigeria, Maritime Serious Security Incident Statistics – 2007/2008, Serious Maritime Security Incident Library 2008, About This Report.

2nd July 2008 - July Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Headlines; Key Points, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security News Reports, Latest MEND statements, Analysis: What the attack on Bonga might unleash, Bayelsa – Military Forces Break Military Ranks, Militants War Worsens, 30 Killed, Police Move to Curb Kidnapping, Maritime News Reports, Nigeria navy to secure oilfield, Political News Reports, North hits Niger Delta leaers, Nigeria wants talks with Venezuela on oil price, Niger Delta Summit: UNDEDSS calls for rejection of Gambari, Other Issues, Nigerian oil union says suspends strike at Chevron, Incident Statistics, Security Incidents Library 2008 – In Chronological Order.

30th June 2008 Incident Update No. 66 - ASSAULT Suspected militants attacked a houseboat owned by (name withheld) on (location withheld) on June 28, killing two security operatives, according to Nigerian press.

23rd June 2008 Incident Update No. 65 - PIPELINE BOMB Militants attacked a pipeline on June 19th near the (location withheld) crude oil line near (location withheld) terminal.

19th June 2008 Incident Update No. 64 - MARITIME ARMED ASSAULT/KIDNAP Shell’s deepwater (name withheld) field was attacked by armed gunmen in the early morning.

16th June 2008 Incident Update No. 63 - MARITIME ARMED ASSAULT (Name withheld), a 53,000 deadweight tons Panamanian flagged ship operated by Danish shipping company (name withheld) was subject to gunfire on 12th June at (location withheld) just before midnight.

12th June 2008 Incident Update No. 62 - MARITIME ARMED ASSAULT The towing supply vessel (name withheld),owned by (name withheld) and operating for Canadian oil company Addax, was attacked on June 10th at 05:00 at the (location withheld).

9th June 2008 Incident Update No. 61 - MARITIME ARMED ASSAULT The (name withheld), attached to Addax as a security vessel on the (location withheld), was attacked and hijacked at 00:30 on June 9th.

9th June 2008 Incident Update No. 61 - KIDNAP Armed men kidnapped two Lebanese workers from their houseboat in (location withheld) on June 3rd.

3rd June 2008 – June Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Headlines; Key Points, Next 30 Days, Security News Reports; Anti-terrorist squad deployed in Port Harcourt airport, Amaechi dares militants, Latest MEND statements, Fed Gov to hire militants to stop pipeline sabotage, Ecowas: Niger Delta crisis threat to regional security, Rivers State – Chief of Police deploys anti-terrorist squad, Niger Delta – Carter “not anxious to wade in”, Why Fed Govt opted for secret trial of Okah, Maritime News Reports; Nigeria and 8 others sign agreement on maritime safety, Nigeria becomes world piracy “hotspot”, Fed Govt orders attack on illegal vessels on Nigerian waters, AFRICOM halts HQ plan; will phase in staff, US ties – not bases for Nigeria, Political News Reports; Shell warns Nigeria of threat to confidence, New head for Nigeria graft agency, PDP sweeps Sokoto, Bayelsa again, Other Issues; Shell loses N69.9bn to oil thieves, Nigeria demands $2bn oil arrears, Keen on business, China is yet to flex its formidable military muscle in Africa, Nigeria to probe abuse of ‘expatriate quota’ by foreign oil companies, Analysis – Despite price, future of Nigeria oil sector cloudy, Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents 2008 – In Chronological Order.

2nd June 2008 Incident Update No. 60 - MARITIME ARMED ASSAULT (name withheld) was attacked on May 31 at 23:20hrs by armed men.

29th May 2008 Incident Update No. 59 - MARITIME ARMED ASSAULT The (name withheld), a security vessel working for Total was attacked at 10:00 on the Bonny River.

26th May 2008 Incident Update No. 58 - PIPELINE BOMB The rebel Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) said in an emailed statement that it had sabotaged the Shell pipeline at (name withheld) flow station in Rivers state in the early hours of Monday morning.

26th May 2008 Incident Update No. 58 - MARITIME ARMED ASSAULT The tanker (name withheld) sent a distress signal on May 24th at 19:00 hrs that she was attacked by two small vessels at (location withheld).

26th May 2008 Incident Update No. 57 - KIDNAP Two foreign employees of oil services company Lonestar Drilling were kidnapped on May 23rd at 12:30 near the town of (name withheld) on the East-West road between Port Harcourt and Warri.

19th May 2008 Incident Update No. 56 - KIDNAP Three internationals, reported to be two Lebanese and a Syrian, were kidnapped on May 17th by “six fierce-looking men carrying AK 47 and other weapons, including dynamites, which they used in threatening everyone before driving the men away” according to Vanguard, a Nigerian Nespaper.

19th May 2008 Incident Update No. 56 - KIDNAP A Lebanese national was kidnapped on May 17th at 06:45 in the (location withheld) of Akwa Ibom State.

15th May 2008 Incident Update No. 55 -  KIDNAP/HIJACK Gunmen hijacked the (name withheld) on May 13.

9th May 2008 Incident Update No. 54 - KIDNAP Three Chinese workers were kidnapped in the evening of May 6, reportedly near (name withheld), Akwa Ibom State.

5th May 2008 Incident Update No. 53 - KIDNAP Armed men in five speedboats attacked the anchor handling towing supply ship (name withheld) at 11:00 reportedly in the vicinity of the (name withheld) near Bonny Island.

5th May 2008 Incident Update No. 53 - PIPELINE BOMB Militants attacked the (name withheld) Flow Station at Peremabiri, Bayelsa state at 02:00. According to sources, militant commander Douglas and his group blew up Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) wells 13, 17 or 15 & 16.

4th May 2008 - May Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Headlines: Focus, Key Points, Next 30 Days, Beyond 30 Days, Security Comment, Security News Reports: Latest MEND statements, Tension rise with start of trial of Delta leader, Jailed Nigeria rebel kills snake – Govt enies murder attempt, Federal Government beefs up security around oil installations – North Warri, Joint Tast Force clams Ateke plot attack on Bonga Field, Maritime News Reports: Niverian Government to produce blue-print on sea piracy, Violence, crime in Niger Delta now unacceptable – IMO, Federal Government orders increased anti-piracy efforts, Political News Reports: Opposition leaders seek poll annulment – Delays expected, Even reforming elections in Nigeria will not fix democracy, Other Issues: Nigeria union, Exxon reach deal to end 8-day strike, Nigerian oil sector being probed, Shell confirms 169,000 bpd output loss in Nigeria, Joint Task Force arrest 5 Americans, 2 Nigerians – MEND condemns, Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents 2008 – In Chronological Order.

24th April 2008 Incident Update. No. 52 - MARITIME ROBBERY The anchor handling tug supply vessel (Name withheld) was attacked by nine armed men late evening on April 24 in heavy rain conditions.

24th April 2008 Incident Update No. 51. - PIPELINE SABOTAGE The Nigerian rebel group the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claimed on April 25 they had sabotaged a Shell pipeline at (name withheld) in Rivers state late Thursday night.

20th April 2008 Incident Update No. 51 – PIPELINE SABOTAGE The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claims to have carried out two attacks on major pipelines in Rivers State.

20th April 2008 Incident Update. no. 50 – ASSAULT/KIDNAP The Lonestar Drilling Company compound in Port Harcourt was attacked at 02:30.

18th April 2008 Incident Update no. 50. 018/08 – PIPELINE SABOTAGE Rebels in Nigeria said on Friday they had attacked a major oil pipeline in the Niger Delta operated by Royal Dutch Shell, forcing the company to shut in what it described as a small amount of production.

17th April 2008 Incident Update no. 49. April 17 - ASSAULT A Bristow helicopter was shot at near the mouth of the Benin River. The incident occurred at the (Name withheld), 9 km from the mouth of the Benin River.

4th April 2008 - Nigeria Maritime Security Qarterly Review no. 4. Focus: Key Points, Security Charts, Next three mnths – The Niger Delta, Maritime News Reports; Navy to take delivery of new gunboats for Niger Delta, Nigeria oil rebels claim attack on navy base, Gunmen kill Nigerian sailor in Delta boat attack, Nigerian trawler owners seek assurance from Navy, Sea unions seek war bonus after Nigeria attacks, Nigeria risks IMO blacklisting over N’Delta crisis, Yar’Adua moves to protect Gulf of Guinea – local initiative with U.S. help, Africom ship heads for Gulf of Guinea. Maritime Serious Security Incident Statistics – 2007/2008, Serious Maritime Security Incident Library 2008.

2nd April 2008 - April Monthly Report, Briefing and Map Headlines; Focus, Key Points, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security News Reports; FG gets court order to tryMEND leader Okah in camera – Asari prosecution witness, Rivers govt to sponsor bill outlawing ransom payment to free hostages, FG declares Ateke Tom, Others wanted – Amaechi, Itsekiri Youth move to uphold peace, Nigerian oil delta under threat of new violence, Niger Delta security chiefs summoned to Abuja, Maritime News Reports; Nav to take delivery of new gunboats for Niger Delta, Nigerian oil rebels claim attack on navy base, Gunmen kill Nigerian sailor in Delta boat attack, Political New Reports: Yar’Adua may sack nine ministers, aides before may 29, Other issues, Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents 2008 – in chronological order.

20th March 2008 Incidet Update no. 48. Mar 19 - ASSAULT The security vessel (name withheld) came under attack (location withheld) on Bonny River at 17:40.

15th March 2008 Incident Update no. 47. Mar 15 - ARMED ROBBERY (Name withheld), an anchor handling tug supply (ATSH) vessel, was reportedly attacked by robbers at 02:00 hrs, 3 Nm offshore (loation withheld) in Akwa Ibom state.

13th March 2008 Incident Update no. 46. Mar 12 - HIJACK/KIDNAP The Julius Berger owned tugboat (name withheld) was hijacked at 08:40 near Bonny Port.

12th March 2008 Incident Update no. 45. Mar 11 - MURDER A Lebanese national was shot and killed in his home in the (location withheld) of Port Harcourt in the morning hours.

4th March 2008 Incident Update no. 44. Mar 4 - KIDNAPPING. A German road construction worker was kidnapped on the (location withheld), approximately 20 km northwest of Port Harcourt.

3rd Mar 2008 - March Monthly Report, Briefing and Map Headlines: Key Points, Next 30 Days, Beyond 30 Days, Security Comment; Another one down. Now what? Maritime News Reports; Nigerian Trawler Owners Seek Assurance From Navy Sea unions seek war bonus after Nigeria attacks, Nigeria risks IMO blacklisting over Niger Delta crisis, Politics; Yar'Adua Seeks China Strategic Partnership, Other Issues; Bush Explains Focus of Africa Military Command, Africom Will Boost Country's Economy, Governor Amaechi begs Shell not to sack staff in Rivers State, Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents 2008 – In Chronological Order

1st Mar 2008 Incident Update no 43 Feb 28 - ARMED ROBBERY. The Greek owned, Panama flagged (name withheld) was boarded at 01:30 near (location withheld) in the Bonny River.

1st Mar 2008 Incident Update no 43 Feb 28 - ATTEMPTED ROBBERY. The (name withheld), a tug towing a barge carrying 400 tons of diesel, was temporarily hijacked when four armed assailants boarded the vessel.  

11 Feb 2008 Incident Update no. 42. Feb 11 - ASSAULT. A vessel working for French oil giant Total was attacked in the Bonny Channel in the morning.

11 Feb 2008 Incident Update no. 41. Feb 9 - ARMED ROBBERY. Armed robbers attacked the line handling tug (name withheld) and (name withheld) barge.

5 Feb 2008 – February Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Headlines: Key points, Next 30 days, Beyond 30 days, Security; Nigerian oil delta peace taks to resume – MEND warns of ‘a storm’, Not yet time for military invasion – Army Chief, Maritime; Yar’Adua Moves to Protect Gulf of Guinea – local initiative with US help, Africom ship heads for Gulf of Guinea, Maersk halts shipping to Nigerian port after attack, New helicopters for the Nigerian Navy, Politics; Courts decide on President Yar’Adua’s future – but not yet, Tension in Bayelsa as Appeal Court decides Governor’s fate. Yar’Adua under pressure to recontest, Other issues; Shell declares force majeure at Forcados, Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents 2008 – in chronological order.

4 Feb 2008 Incident Update no. 40. Feb 2 - ASSAULT. Three soldiers and eight militants were killed in a gun battle at an oil pipeline hub operated by Royal Dutch Shell in Nigeria's southern state of Bayelsa. ARMED ROBBERY. Gunmen attacked (name withheld) at its base in the (location withheld) just after midnight, wounding one person.

25 Jan 2008 Incident Update no. 39. Jan 24 - ARMED ROBBERY The (name withheld), a dive vessel working for Chevron, was boarded at approx 20:30 by 5 to 8 pirates.

15 Jan 2008 – Incident Update no. 38. JAN 14 – ARMED ROBBERY An oil vessel, reported to be the (name withheld), was attacked by militants on the Bonny River on Monday.

11 Jan 2008 – Incident Update no. 37. JAN 11 – BOMB The (name withheld), a 7,100 ton Greek owned, Panama flagged tanker, came on fire at (location withheld) in the early morning.

9 Jan 2008 – Incident Update no. 36. JAN 09 – ASSAULT Between four and six vessels were attacked after leaving (location withheld) in the afternoon.

9 Jan 2008 – Incident Update no. 36. JAN 06 – PIPELINE BOMB Militants blew up the (name withheld) station pipeline, owned by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) and a water disposal pipeline, belonging to the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in (location withheld) on Sunday night.

7 Jan 2008 – Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review no. 3. Headlines: Key points last three months; 2007 attacks by month (graph); Forecast next three months – the Niger Delta; US African Command: what role in the Gulf of Guinea? The base problem, Nigeria’s maritime security challenges, Is there hope? Serious security incident statistics 2007; Serious security incident library 2007. Maritime security map and briefing.

3 Jan 2008 – January Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Headlines: Key points; Next 30 days; Beyond 30 days; Security comment; Security headlines: Mail received from MEND spokesman Jomo Gbomo, Nigerian oil delta rebels pull out of peace talks, Military in air strike against Ateke Tom, Fighting rocks Nigerian oil city; Maritime security headlines: 44 fishermen, N120mn lost to pirates, Politics: Nigerian leader seeks ratification of Bakassi deal, Yar'adua denies accepting U.S. Africa command, The coup against Nuhu Ribadu, Other issues: Nigeria's drug trade; Incident statistics; Serious security incidents 2007 in chronological order.

31 Dec 2007 – Incident Update no. 35. DEC 30 – ARMED ROBBERY A container vessel, reported to be the (name withheld), was attacked in the evening by eight armed men while berthed at the West African Container Terminals (WACT) at Onne Port.

31 Dec 2007 – Incident Update no. 35. DEC 30 – ASSAULT The crew boat (name withheld) was attacked at approximately 18.15 near (location withheld).

27 Dec 2007 – Incident Update no. 34. DEC 26 – ARMED ROBBERY The supply vessel (name withheld) was attacked by five armed men in a speed boat near buoy 39 close to (location withheld).

21 Dec 2007 – Incident Update no. 33. DEC 20 – ARMED ROBBERY The security patrol boat (name withheld) was attacked by armed men at 02:00, 20 Nm northwest of (location withheld).

20 Dec 2007 – Incident Update no. 32. DEC 19 – ASSAULT The NNPC Port Harcourt refinery jetty in the Okirika area was attacked by armed men at 04:00.

11 Dec 2007 – Incident Update no. 31. DEC 10 – ASSAULT One Chevron chartered service vessel and one ExxonMobil chartered service vessel were involved in an assault near (location withheld) on Bonny River in the afternoon.

11 Dec 2007 – Incident Update no. 31. DEC 10 – ARMED ROBBERY The crew boat (name withheld) and the dive barge (name withheld) were boarded by armed assailants who stole laptops, wallets and other personal effects.

4 Dec 2007 – Incident Update no. 30. DEC 4 – ARMED ROBBERY Militants in a speedboat attacked a crew boat on the Bonny River near (location withheld) in the morning.

3 Dec 2007 – December Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Focus, Key Points, Next 30 days, Security: Security News Reports, Maritime: Maritime News Reports, Politics: Political News Reports, Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents 2007 – in chronological order. 

28 Nov 2007 – Incident Update no. 29. NOV 27 – ASSAULT Militants launched an attack at the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) facility at Bonny Island in the early hours.

15 Nov 2007 – Incident Update no. 28. NOV 15 – PIPELINE BOMB Unknown attackers blew up a crude oil pipeline near Ogulagha (Ogula) village at the Shell Forcados export terminal in Delta state on Thursday November 15.

12 Nov 2007 – Incident Update no. 27. NOV 12 – ASSAULT Eight boatloads of militants attacked the 400,000 barrels-per-day Qua Iboe export terminal near (location withheld) on Monday morning.

5 Nov 2007 – November Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Focus, Key Points, Next 30 days, Security: U.S. Department of State issues Travel Warning, The re-emergence of MEND, Security News Reports, Maritime News Reports, Politics: Political News Reports, Nigeria considers oil contracts review, Nigeria “getting tired” of big oil firms, Other issues: Nigeria charges foreign detainees, SPDC boss puts losses to Niger Delta crisis at $14bn. Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents 2007 – in chronological order.

26 Oct 2007 – Incident Update no. 26. OCT 26 – KIDNAP Gunmen kidnapped six workers from (name withheld), an Italian oil production facility off the coast of Nigeria on Friday, forcing ENI/Agip to halt production of 50,000 barrels per day.

25 Oct 2007 – Seminar Report – Maritime Security in Nigeria. Key Points, General, The Niger Delta, Security Forces, Forecast, Attacks by month 2007, Serious Security Incident Library.

21 Oct 2007 – Incident Update no. 25. OCT 20 – KIDNAP Heavily armed gunmen in speedboats kidnapped seven workers, including three foreigners, from an offshore Nigerian oilfield on Saturday night (Oct 20).

29 Sept 2007 – Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review no. 2. Headlines: Key points last three months; Comments and News Headlines: U.S. terror warning provokes the Nigerian government – threatens to ban U.S. bases, Rivers State step up maritime security, Nigeria navy seizes 236 vessels used for smuggling crude oil, Forecast: next three months, Maritime Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents – in chronological order, Risk Assessment Methodology, The fine print. Maritime security map and briefing.

28 Sept 2007 – October Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Focus, Key Points, Next 30 days, Security: The arrest of Jomo Gbomo, How grand is the Grand Alliance? Security News Headlines, Politics: Niger Delta Summit scheduled for October, Political News Headlines, Other issues, Incident Statistics,Serious Security Incidents 2007 – in chronological order.

28 Sept 2007 – Incident Update no. 24. SEP 27 – KIDNAP/MURDER Gunmen killed a Colombian oil worker and abducted two other foreigners, a Filipino and another Colombian, in (location withheld).

3 Sept 2007 – September Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Focus, Key Points, Next 30 days, Security: Hostage taking to stop in three weeks, says Chief Clark, Demolition plans bring new ethnic twist to Port Harcourt conflict, Soboma begs Clark to save him from the JTF, Politics: Vice President makes assets public in anti-corruption move, Nigerian Senate leader’s rival gets death threats, Convicted governor cheered in Nigerian oil delta, Other issues: Eleme Petrochemical Resumes Operation – Governor tightens intelligence, security, Nigeria a legal trouble spot for oil service firms – U.S. tightens anti-graft measures, Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents 2007 – in chronological order.

3 Sept 2007 – Incident Update no. 23. Sep 1 – MURDER A Dutch national was shot and killed on the evening of Saturday September 01 in front of his house in the (location withheld).

10 Aug 2007 – Incident Updates no. 22. AUG 10 – KIDNAP Gunmen seized a British manager from oil services firm HydroDive who was on his way to work in (location withheld).

6 Aug 2007 – August Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Focus, Key Points, Next 30 days, Security: New kidnap trend, Hopes for improvement? Peace moves, Politics: Government Strategy: short term fixes and long term plans, Oil multi-nationals chip in, Incident Statistics,Serious Security Incidents 2007 – in chronological order.

31 July 2007 – Incident Update no. 21. JULY 31 – KIDNAP Seven gunmen, dressed in red, kidnapped a Pakistani construction manager 25 km NE of (location withheld) during the morning hours.

26 July 2007 – Incident Update no. 20. JULY 25 – ARMED ROBBERY A US-based British professor and his security guard were shot and wounded in a robbery in (location withheld).

20 July 2007 – Incident Update no. 19. JULY 20 – MURDER A Lebanese self-employed carpenter was shot dead in (location withheld).

11 July 2007 – Incident Update no. 18. JULY 9 – ASSAULT Nigerian security forces shot dead one attacker and arrested two others as they attempted to gain entrance to a (location withheld) on the border between Bayelsa and Rivers states.

9 July 2007 – Incident Update no. 17. JULY 8 – KIDNAP Two international oil workers, a Briton and a Bulgarian, were kidnapped from an oil installation at 20:30 at the (location withheld).

9 July 2007 – Nigeria Maritime Security Quarterly Review no. 1. Headlines: Key points last three months; Fundamental Causes of Insecurity, The Niger Delta Insurgency, Specific Threats to Maritime Operations, The Nigerian Navy – A Credible Security Provider? Forecast: The Next 3 Months, Maritime Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents – in chronological order, Risk Assessment Methodology, The Fine Print, Maritime security map and briefing.

5 July 2007 – Incident Update no. 16. JULY 5 – KIDNAP The three-year-old daughter of a British expatriate worker was kidnapped by gunmen in (location withheld).

4 July 2007 – Incident Update no. 15. JULY 4 – KIDNAP Gunmen attacked a Royal Dutch Shell oil rig (Rig 75) at approximately 04:00 hrs and kidnapped five expatriates at (location withheld).

3 July 2007 – July Monthly Report, Briefing and Map. Focus, Key Points, Next 30 days, Security: Rebel Leader Dokubo Asari, Militants declare cease fire – attacks continue. Why? MEND threatens to resume hostilities, Agip faces sustained attacks in Bayelsa, Britain issues Niger Delta travel ban, Foreign firms pull out – government projects close down, Shell to stay away from western Delta -  but reopens Forcados. Politics: President Yar’ Adua tries to form coalition government, Nigerian President declares assets, VP Jonathan  - Niger Delta peace overtures, Incident Statistics, Serious Security Incidents 2007 – in chronological order.

2 July 2007 – Incident Update no. 14. JUN 30 – KIDNAP Unknown gunmen kidnapped a Syrian national in (location withheld).

26 June 2007 – Incident Update no. 13. JUN 22 – ASSAULT Three gunmen boarded a tanker in the early hours at (location withheld) and proceeded to shoot up the vessel.

18 June 2007 - Incident Update no. 12. JUNE 17 – ASSAULT Gunmen overran (location withheld) and held 27 local workers hostage.

18 June 2007 - Incident Update no. 12. JUNE 15 – KIDNAP Two Indians working for J.K. Industries were kidnapped in the morning at (location withheld).

18 June 2007 - Incident Update no. 12. JUNE 15 – KIDNAP Gunmen kidnapped two Lebanese construction workers who work for Italian construction firm Stabilini.

18 June 2007 - Incident Update no. 12. JUNE 14 – KIDNAP A Polish national working for Atlantic Dredging was kidnapped by armed men at 17:00 at (location withheld).

11 June 2007 - Incident Update no. 11. JUNE 08 – KIDNAP Gunmen kidnapped a Lebanese manager in the Nigerian city of (location withheld) at 19:25.

4 June 2007 - Incident Update no. 10. JUNE 3 – KIDNAP Two Filipinos were kidnapped at (location withheld), between Port Harcourt and Bonny Island export terminal.

4 June 2007 - Incident Update no. 10. JUNE 3 – KIDNAP Six Russian workers were kidnapped by armed men in the town of (location withheld) at 04:00.

4 June 2007 - Incident Update no. 10. JUNE 1 - KIDNAP Eight men dressed as Mobile Police (MoPol) stormed the Schlumberger Anadril residential compound located near
4 June 2007 - Incident Update no. 10. JUNE 1 - KIDNAP Eight men dressed as Mobile Police (MoPol) stormed the Schlumberger Anadril residential compound located near
4 June 2007 - Incident Update no. 10. JUNE 1 - KIDNAP