GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Enrica Lexie marines get court date

    Indian court to hear the case next week.  Court to hear Italian marines case on August 27 New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday fixed August 27 for hearing the case […]

  • Pirate arrest pleases Seychelles

    Garfanji responsible for the hijacking of the Seychellois fishing boat, FV Aride.  Seychelles rejoicing the arrest of Somali pirate Mohamed Garfanji responsible for the kidnapping and torture of two Seychellois […]

  • Indian hostages cause concern

    Indian government highlights hostages’ plight. Captivity of Indians ‘a searing impact of Arab instability’ New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday expressed concern over the continued captivity of 39 […]

  • IMB warns of cyber threat

    Cyber crime is the next big area of concern for shipping. IMB: Guard against threat of cyber attacks The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is calling for vigilance in the maritime […]

  • Maritime crime and its effects

    Conference seeks new approaches to tackle maritime crime and piracy. Conference: Maritime Crime and the Effects on Growth and Development in the African Region’ 7 October 2014 Throughout the last […]

  • Security on the cheap

    Could drones offer port security? Security on the cheap New cost effective unmanned vehicles could be perfect for port operations, finds Stevie Knight It is one thing to innovate but […]

  • Rcapital invests in Drum Cussac

    UK PMSC receives new investment. Rcapital invests in Drum Cussac Rcapital, the private London based investor, has made a material growth investment in Drum Cussac, the leading global business risk […]

  • Yacht rescued in Gulf of Aden

    Despite warning to yachts to avoid the area, French craft suffers engine failure. French yacht rescued in Gulf of Aden While on patrol against piracy in the Gulf of Aden, […]

  • No.2 pirate leader arrested in Somalia

    Notorious pirate behind land-based kidnappings as well as maritime crime. Number two Somali pirate leader arrested in Mogadishu Mohamed Abdi Gafaje the deputy head of notorious Somali pirates has been […]

  • Drug busting Darwin returns

    Australian ship returns after successful tour with Combined Maritime Forces. Drug busting Darwin returns from the Middle East After 211 days away from home, HMAS Darwin has returned to Garden Island, Sydney […]