GoA & Indian Ocean
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Manila Welfare Responder Training
MPHRP running training courses in the Philippines. Manila Welfare Responder Training Few people are as devoted to seafarers’ wellbeing as MPHRP’s partners, which include the members of the International Seafarers […]
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Kenya charges 9 over drug haul
Drugs seized onboard MV Bushehr Amin Darya in Mombasa port. Kenya charges 9 foreigners over 377-kg heroin haul MOMBASA Kenya (Reuters) – Nine foreign nationals were charged in a Kenyan court […]
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PMSCs, pirates and territorial issues
An overview of current maritime security issues facing the shipping and security industries. Private anti-piracy navies: how warships for hire are changing maritime security By Emil Maine I recently sat […]
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AFRIPOL one step closer
African police chiefs push for multinational crime organisation. AFRIPOL expected soon- Seychelles joins African nations to set up police organization for all of Africa By: Sharon Uranie and Joana Nicette […]
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Fisheries Crime: Bridging the Gap
‘Fish piracy’ and Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) a huge issue. Fisheries Crime: Bridging the Gap Op-Ed by Dr Mary Ann Palma-Robles Fisheries crime is a major and increasingly […]
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Japan donates Navtex to Seychelles
Equipment will greatly improve domain awareness and safety for mariners. Japanese government donates radio broadcasting station to Seychelles By: Hajira Amla and Bella Damoo The government of Japan has donated a Navtex broadcasting […]
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PMSC goes bust
Gulf of Aden Group Transits ceases trading. Exclusive: Anti-pirate security staff all at sea after major firm suddenly goes bust By PAUL GALLAGHER, JONATHAN OWEN (Image: Nick Davis, GoAGT) Around […]
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‘Connected ship’ ambitions
Integrated systems aim to improve overall safety. Surveillance integration can achieve ‘Connected Ship’ ambition for marine industry The marine industry has been called on to embrace technology that delivers real-time […]
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US Navy Rescues Nine Crew
Navy comes to aid of Yemeni crew. US Navy Rescues Nine Crew in the Gulf of Oman USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, […]
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Cyber security the new maritime threat
Cyber crime is becoming a greater issue for shipping companies. Cyber insecurity on the high seas threatens international shipping BY TOM REEVE The threat to global shipping in the future may […]