Month: November 2014

  • India navy sailor killed after ship sinks

    Another accident for the Indian Navy.  India navy sailor killed after ship sinks Rescue teams are looking for four sailors who have gone missing after an Indian military ship sank, […]

  • Private Security Drones for Anti-piracy Ops

    PMSCs to use drones in vessel protection? Private Security Drones for Anti-piracy Ops We’ve talked about privately-funded drones for maritime eco-activism and  humanitarian operations, so it’s not surprising to see another naval mission […]

  • Spain lauds Nigerian anti-piracy efforts

    Plaudits come in a week of kidnappings and strike action by maritime unions. Spanish envoy to Navy: you’ve conquered piracy The Nigerian Navy (NN) yesterday received accolades from the government […]

  • New attack craft for Seychelles

    Boost for security for Seychelles Coast Guard. Navy to hand over second Fast Attack Craft to Seychelles on Friday New Delhi: Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan will on Friday hand over […]

  • Russian navy to conduct live fire drill

    Drills in South China Sea for Black Sea Fleet. Russian Missile Cruiser to Conduct Live Fire Drills in Rare Visit to South China Sea By: Sam LaGrone The flagship of Russia’s […]

  • Freed sailors to get bravery award

    MT Asphalt Venture crew to be honoured. Freed sailors to get bravery award today V Narayan MUMBAI: Wednesday saw the seven Indian sailors recently freed from the captivity of Somali […]

  • Indian port on terror alert

    Threat deemed credible enough for Navy to move ships.  Kolkata port on high alert after terror threat Security forces in Kolkata are on high alert following a central intelligence warning […]

  • MPHRP Provides Hostage Counselling

    MPHRP Provides Counselling for Asphalt Venture Crew The released Asphalt Venture seafarers enjoyed their first night reunited with their families at a Mumbai Hotel. The following day the seafarers were […]

  • Nigerian Navy adopts new strategies

    New approaches to maritime threats required.  Navy to Adopt New Strategies against Maritime Security Threats The Nigerian Navy is set to adopt strategies to reduce to the threats to maritime […]

  • Batam marine HQ opens despite opposition

    New base will hopefully fight piracy in region. Batam marine HQ opens despite opposition After being in limbo for some time reportedly due to opposition by Singapore, the Marine Corps’ […]