EMEA
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UK ports address terror threat
In the wake of the recent terror attacks which have taken place in the UK, British ports need to remain vigilant. UK ports address terror threat Currently, the threat risk […]
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Irish Navy for EUNAVFORMed?
Naval service ships operating in the Mediterranean Sea could soon be adopting a more robust role in the fight against Islamic terrorists and people-smugglers. Irish navy may join EU counter-terrorism […]
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Russian Navy fires on Daesh
Maritime assets used against Daesh. Russia fires cruise missiles at IS targets in Syria A Russian warship and submarine in the Mediterranean have fired four cruise missiles at so-called Islamic […]
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Libya CG accused
Reports that migrants were forced out of boat at gunpoint. Libyan coast guard accused of endangering refugee lives LIBYA – Libya’s Cost Guard stands accused by search and rescue organisations […]
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Cyber Vigilance at Sea
No examples of vessel systems hacked, however… Cyber Vigilance at Sea: The New Norm By Captain Andrew Kinsey The risk of cyber attacks on vessels at sea continues to be […]
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Thousands rescued in Med
Another huge spike in crossings. In 48 Hours 5,000 Migrants Rescued from the Mediterranean There’s no let-up in the migrant influx to European shores. A reported 5,000 were rescued on […]
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Libya CG wants boats armed
Few reports of armed smugglers from NGOs… Libya asks Italy to arm migrant patrol boats Libya on Thursday asked Italy to arm the patrol boats it uses in the fight […]
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New boats for Libyan CG
Increases Coast Guard capability. Italy hands over four patrol boats to Libyan Navy The Italian Interior Minister, Marco Minniti, handed over Monday four patrol boats repaired in Italy as part […]
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Daesh threat to Russian Navy
Credible threat sees Turkish response. Russian ships guarded during Bosphorus crossing amid ISIS threat Turkish intelligence has received information about possible attacks by militants of the Islamic State on Russian […]
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Migrant rescue spat
Incident occurred about 30 km north of the Libyan coast. Libya Coastguard NGO vessel in altercation Libya’s coastguard intercepted nearly 500 migrants on a wooden boat and returned them to […]