Areas of Risk
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Avant Garde skipper bailed
Captain was in charge of floating armoury. Ukrainian captain of MV Avant-Garde granted bail A Sri Lankan court Thursday granted bail to the Ukrainian Captain of the MV Avant Garde […]
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200 migrants feared drowned
This week has seen a huge increase in migrant crossings. More than 200 migrants feared drowned in Mediterranean More than 200 migrants are feared dead in a boat sinking off […]
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No air patrols for SAAF
No patrols over Mozambique Channel. Minister confirms 35 Squadron grounded Written by Kim Helfrich The SA Air Force (SAAF) is currently not able to perform any maritime patrol taskings because […]
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ASG kidnaps crew
Philippine militants take two captive, hours after troops rescue two MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine militants took two crew captive from a cargo ship on Thursday, only hours after soldiers rescued […]
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IRGC Navy harass carrier
IRGC Navy up to their usual tricks… Iran ‘harassed’ US aircraft carrier in Strait of Hormuz Laura Mackenzie ABOARD THE USS GEORGE HW BUSH // A US aircraft carrier was […]
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Yemen maritime risk
Attacks against ships and maritime insecurity. Yemen war threatens to spill into international arena as maritime risks grow Taimur Khan ABU DHABI // As the war in Yemen enters its […]
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Libya, oil and Haftar
Haftar’s forces took back control of Ras Lanuf and Es Sider. Why Libya Oil Revival Hinges on Fate of Two Ports Libya’s ability to reclaim its role as a reliable […]
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Libya CG corrupt?
NGOs raise concerns. Libyan Coast Guard Faces Allegations of Corruption Italian coast guard officials report that maritime migration is increasing on the Libya-to-Europe route, driven by deteriorating living conditions on […]
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Joint patrols stalled?
Manila wants talks on Sulu Sea patrols LANGKAWI: The Philippines wants more discussions on Sulu Sea joint patrols with its Asean defence counterparts. Its Navy flag-officer-in-command Vice-Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado, […]
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Libya rescues migrants
Following a database fault, many of this week’s articles were deleted, so we are reposting them again. Large numbers of migrants have been rescued in recent days. 420 migrants trying […]