Areas of Risk

  • Indo’s patrol push

    Keeping up with the neighbours. Indonesia pushes Southeast Asian countries to carry maritime patrolling Indonesia has lobbied Southeast Asian countries to carry out maritime patrols in the disputed South China […]

  • Cable news

    Keeping the lines open. Undersea cables and the challenges of protecting seabed lines of communication By Pete Barker Introduction For centuries, the sea has enabled trade between nations. Shipping continues […]

  • NIMASA working with IMO

    Nigeria moves towards compliance. NIMASA, IMO move to enforce maritime security legislations By Godwin Oritse IN a bid to further strengthen the nation’s maritime security, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and […]

  • The dangers of SE Asia

    Maritime safety and security concerns. Is Southeast Asia home to the most dangerous waters in the world? By Joe Baker Southeast Asia is home to some of the biggest shipping trade […]

  • New JMIO for Pakistan

    Push for information sharing. Pakistan to establish body for maritime security By Riazul Haq ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday decided to establish a joint maritime information organisation (JMIO) for the detection […]

  • NIMASA’s pirate stats

    Other reporting agencies are also available… Nigeria suffered 41 piracy attacks in 2017 —NIMASA Tola Adenubi NIGERIA recorded 41 piracy attacks on vessels calling at her ports in the whole […]

  • Red Sea naval drills

    The joint drill aims to boost the maritime security and strengthen the combat efficiency. Egypt, France launch joint naval drill in Red Sea CAIRO, March 13 (Xinhua) — The Egyptian […]

  • Gun boats for Nigeria

    More assets for Nigeria. Germany Donates Five Gun Boats to Nigerian Navy for Lake Chad Operations By Ernest Chinwo Port Harcourt — The Federal Republic of Germany yesterday presented five […]

  • PH, Aus in joint drills

    Exercise will help suppress Abu Sayyaf in region. PH, Australia conduct joint maritime exercises By Nonoy E. Lacson Zamboanga City – The Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) started yesterday its […]

  • Type 31e at DIMDEX

    Flexibility is the new mantra. BAE Systems showcases Type 31e design to international audiences at DIMDEX 2018 Visitors to DIMDEX, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference, which is being held […]