Month: January 2018

  • Closer PL, Indo ties?

    Threat from Daesh-linked terrorists persists. Duterte wants to intensify maritime security ties with Indonesia By TRISHA MACAS President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his intention to improve the Philippines’ maritime security […]

  • Coalition denies reports

    Coalition still under pressure. Saudi-led Coalition Denies Blocking Aid to Yemen RIYADH —  The Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen has denied blocking aid and basic supplies from entering, following […]

  • Chinese whispers

    In recent years, China has stepped up naval expeditions to the Indian Ocean to fight the pirates in Gulf of Aden. China develops underwater surveillance network in Indian Ocean to […]

  • Ship owners deny knowledge

    Pressure being increased on N. Korea following STS transfers. HK-flagged vessel’s owners deny knowledge of activities with North Korea Vincent Wee The Guangzhou-based owners and operators of the Hong Kong-flagged […]

  • CMF nets huge drugs haul

    CMF round off 2017 in fine style. HMAS Warramunga Seizes a Massive 7.8 Tonnes of Narcotics in the Gulf Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Warramunga, currently deployed as part of […]

  • Indian Navy to build up

    Chinese build up sees Indian response. Indian Navy to build up force in Indian Ocean The Indian Navy plans to build up its maritime capabilities in the face of China’s […]

  • NIMASA spending spree

    Despite recent assurances, assets required to enforce security. NIMASA to buy new vessels to fight maritime crimes Anna Okon The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has announced its decision […]