Month: July 2018
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Saudi’s won’t halt oil exports
Recent incidents in Bab el-Mandeb Strait spark concerns. Saudis Won’t Suspend Oil Exports To The West By Irina Slav Aramco is unlikely to suspend West-bound crude oil exports after the Houthi […]
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Iran threats continue
War of words continues. Iran waiting for Leader order to block Strait of Hormuz: Comdr. Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, underlining that the Strait of Hormuz is a […]
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More Iran ties to Houthis
Will findings see increased pressure placed on Iran? UN panel finds further evidence of Iran link to Yemen missiles UNITED NATIONS: Yemen’s Huthi rebels are still arming themselves with ballistic […]
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Catching the smugglers
“We have many common maritime challenges.” CNO Pledges to Build Partnerships in the Americas Amid Drug Battle By Gina Harkins The Navy‘s top officer met with maritime leaders from across the […]
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Hodeidah heats up
Saudi coalition renews air strikes, too. Witnesses: Heavy fighting near Yemen’s Hodeida kills dozens Heavy fighting along Yemen’s west coast between pro-government forces and Shiite rebels in recent days has […]
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Eagle Response takes off
Eagle Response 18 is an explosive ordnance disposal and diving exercise with the ENF. US, Egypt commence exercise Eagle Response 18 The U.S. Navy with the Egyptian Naval Forces commenced […]
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NIMASA fraud investigated
Corruption accusations dog NIMASA. NASS probes alleged fraudulent multi-billion naira deals in NIMASA Author: Onyirioha Nnamdi The speaker of the National Assembly (NASS), Yakubu Dogara, has said that the House […]
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Fiji’s naval boost
No vacancies for crew, though. Fiji Navy to have three operational vessels by year-end Report by: Akosita Talei The RFNS Kula is currently in Lau as part of an ongoing drug operation, RFNS Kikau […]
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BAM concerns
Renewed concerns over shipping safety. Growing threats to Red Sea shipping routes could trigger a devastating regional conflict, analysts warn REBECCA SPONG LONDON: Houthi militia attacks on Saudi oil tankers […]
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A CG for Nigeria?
Calls for a Nigerian Coast Guard. Piracy attacks: Creation of independent Coastal Defence Force only solution – Borha By Godfrey Bivbere A maritime consultant and head analyst of C. A. BORHA […]