Month: March 2016
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Nigerian pirates kill two
Violence in Niger Delta continues. ‘Suspected pirates’ kill two soldiers in Nigeria’s south: army Nigeria’s military today said suspected pirates killed two soldiers in a gun battle in the oil-producing […]
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Boosting the catch
EUNAVFOR keeping an eye on fishing. Operation Atalanta Flagship ITS Carabiniere Keeps Watchful Eye Over UN FAO ‘Fish Beacons’ at Sea that are Helping to Increase Catches for Somali Fishermen […]
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Maritime Security & Coastal Surveillance Philippines 2016
In conjunction with the National Coast Watch Council Secretariat, Office of the President, Republic of Philippines, Defence IQ is inviting participation at the Maritime Security & Coastal Surveillance Philippines 2016 on 9-10 June 2016 at The […]
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Obangame Express begins
Cooperation improves regional response to threats. Nigeria urged to show political will in fighting maritime insecurity Bayo Akinloye As the 2016 Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express kicked off on Thursday in Senegal, […]
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ReCAAP hosts meet
Discussed increase in piracy for 2015 ReCAAP hosts 10th Governing Council Meeting. At the 10th Governing Council Meeting of the ReCAAP ISC held on 15-17 March 2016 in Singapore hosted […]
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Vietnamese boat rammed
Not the first time this has happened. Chinese vessel allegedly hits, sinks Vietnamese boat in Vietnam’s waters A vessel believed to be Chinese rammed and sank a Vietnamese fishing boat […]
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Nigeria and E. Guinea sign pact
Hopes the agreement will boost regional security. Nigeria: Govt, Equatorial Guinea Sign Agreement On Maritime Policing By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea yesterday in Malabo signed an agreement on […]
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Iran claims intelligence gain
That’s a lot of owner’s manuals for two boats to contain… Iran Claims Seizure of over 13,000 Pages of Intel from Abducted U.S. Sailors by MARY CHASTAIN Officials in Iran […]
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NIMASA seizes patrol boats
Vessels bought by militant’s company. NIMASA takes over 20 vessels from Tompolo’s firm By Eugene Agha The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has taken over more than 20 […]
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Argentina sinks Chinese boat
Illegal fishing boat sunk by Argentine Coast Guard. Argentina sinks Chinese fishing boat Lu Yan Yuan Yu 010 Argentina’s coastguard says it has chased and sunk a Chinese vessel that […]