Areas of Risk

  • Soldier killed by ASG

    Despite being weakened, Abu Sayyaf remains a dangerous presence. Soldier killed, 2 wounded in clash with Abu Sayyaf BY AL JACINTO ZAMBOANGA CITY: A government soldier was killed and two others […]

  • Somali suspects charged

    Suspected Pirate (out of) Action Group members charged. Somali Pirates Detained by EU NAVFOR charged in the Seychelles The Seychellois Attorney General announced on 18 December that six Somali nationals apprehended […]

  • Hackers Could Sink a Bulk Carrier

    More risks highlighted. Hackers Could Sink a Bulk Carrier Penetration testing experts Pen Test Partners, have highlighted how hackers could sink a bulk carrier by manipulating the loading data of […]

  • Iran wants carriers

    Top military official says Tehran has the technology for the giant warships, and all that is needed is the funding Iran boasts it has the ability to build aircraft carriers […]

  • Med maritime security

    Cyprus, Egypt, Greece agree to bolster maritime security MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS The defense ministers of Cyprus, Egypt and Greece agreed Thursday to step up cooperation in combating drug, weapons and people […]

  • Dryad report on deaths

    Nigeria reacts to latest Dryad report. Pirates Kill 56 Nigerian Mariners In Gulf Of Guinea In 2017– Report BY YUSUF BABALOLA No fewer than 56 Nigerian mariners have been kidnapped […]

  • Undersea cable threat

    Air Chief Marshall Peach says Russian ships have been spotted close to Atlantic cables that carry communications between Europe and the US Russia could cut off internet to Nato countries, […]

  • Delta pirate attack

    Pirates have had a busy week in the Delta, with 10 crew kidnapped elsewhere. Another pirate attack in Bayelsa kills one Arodiegwu Eziukwu Less than 24 hours after gunmen suspected […]

  • India’s ASEAN push

    Region responds to China’s move into IOR. India to push for deeper cooperation, anti-terrorism policy, maritime security at ASEAN summit Looking to play a more pro-active role in the Indo-Pacific, […]

  • Illegal refinery kills 20

    Agencies reportedly knew about site but didn’t act. How Negligence Led to Deaths of 20 Persons in Illegal Bayelsa Refinery Fire Emmanuel Addeh Fresh facts yesterday emerged as to how […]