Month: May 2015
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China’s Naval Modernisation
Can the US maintain a high seas edge? China’s Naval Modernisation: Implications for US Navy Capabilities DMITRY FILIPOFF “The U.S.-Chinese military balance in the Pacific could nevertheless influence day-to-day choices […]
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ASKET releases marsec app
PMSC broker launches new app. ASKET BROKARAGE SERVICES – Release New Maritime Security App Press Release ASKET Director Emma Mitchell: ASKET was established in 2013 to work with and for […]
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Phoenix Express 2015 Kicks Off
Multi-nation exercise begins. Phoenix Express 2015 Kicks Off by Joseph R. Fonseca Maritime forces from North Africa, Europe, and the United States kicked off Exercise Phoenix Express 2015 with opening […]
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EU to back ‘boat-destroyer’ mission
Proposal has met with significant opposition. EU to back ‘boat-destroyer’ mission in Mediterranean EU foreign and defence ministers are expected to approve a mission to destroy the boats used by […]
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Iran slammed for firing at MV
Iran using military to settle commercial disputes. Singapore slams Iran for firing warning shots at commercial ship Singapore (AFP) – Singapore on Monday condemned Iranian forces for firing warning shots […]
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Oriental Glory hijacked in SE Asia
Pirates take eighth ship this year. Oriental Glory hijacked in SE Asia ReCAAP reports that pirates hijacked the MT Oriental Glory on May 15th at around 0600 LT in Southeast […]
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Navy confiscates 30 ships over oil theft
New focus against kidnappers. Navy confiscates 30 ships over oil theft By Lucia Edafioka The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has said that 30 ships, tugboats and baggies […]
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German navy to rescue migrants then sink boats
Abandoned vessels ‘maritime barrier’ to shipping. German navy to rescue migrants then sink boats German naval ships have been ordered to sink migrant ships in the Mediterranean after rescuing passengers, […]
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The nightmare of a Mediterranean Somalia
Fears for regional security. The nightmare of a Mediterranean Somalia The two latest incidents off the coast of Libya involved a Turkish cargo ship, a Greek oil tanker and the […]
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Asia’s Biggest Maritime Expo To Kick Off
IMDEX opens tomorrow. Asia’s Biggest Maritime Expo To Kick Off By Wendell Minnick TAIPEI — Singapore’s quest for a new maritime patrol aircraft, a mid-life upgrade for F-16s and possible […]