Month: August 2015
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MPHRP announces new head
In future, MPHRP’s humanitarian assistance will widen its scope. MPHRP announces new head under ISWAN Girija Shettar Tom Holmer, former head of the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s Seafarers’ Trust, has […]
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ASEAN to discuss maritime security
Ongoing hijackings highlight region’s issues. Special ASEAN meeting to discuss maritime security in South China Sea A special defence cooperation meeting involving ASEAN member countries, which will discuss the issues […]
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Asean must not overlook regional responsibility
There may be a need for the grouping to choose between China and the US. Asean must not overlook regional responsibility, says analyst Asean member countries must not overlook their […]
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Govt Depts Scuttled Anti-Maritime Crimes Agency
The demise of PICOMMS in Nigeria. PICOMSS: How Feuding Govt Depts Scuttled Anti-Maritime Crimes Agency By Senator Iroegbu The Federal Government may have unwittingly shot itself on the foot in […]
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Migrants ‘attacked’ at sea
Worrying new development for refugees. Migrants ‘attacked’ at sea between Greece and Turkey Athens (AFP) – Migrants trying to sail from Turkey to Greece are increasingly reporting being attacked by […]
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SFO investigates Soma Oil & Gas
Allegations of corruption in Somalia. Serious Fraud Office investigating oil firm Soma BY MICHAEL HOLDEN AND DRAZEN JORGIC Britain’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched a criminal investigation into the British exploration […]
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Nigerian oil thieves busted
Thieves and illegally refineries found. JTF arrests 18 suspected oil thieves, destroys 31 illegal refineries The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, “Operation Pulo Shield” says that it […]
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Coastal security in India: 75 ports have ‘zero’ security
Lack of security raises concerns. Coastal security in India: 75 ports have ‘zero’ security Posted by: Vicky Nanjappa Bengaluru, Aug 3: It appears that India has learnt nothing from the […]
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Italy CG rescues 1,800 migrants
More migrants rescued, five bodies found. Italy coast guard rescues 1,800 sea migrants, five found dead REUTERS/ANTONIO PARRINELLO Italy’s coast guard said about 1,800 migrants were rescued from seven overcrowded […]
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Suez security doubts linger
Fears Islamists will target new canal. VIPs gather for opening of second Suez Canal – but doubts linger over security RUTH MICHAELSON Sunlight sparkles on the water as diggers and […]