Areas of Risk

  • S. Korea’s anti-piracy ops

    South Korea continues anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. Navy’s anti-piracy unit escorted more vessels after successful rescue in 2011 The Navy’s anti-piracy troops dispatched to the Somali coast […]

  • Libyan oil installations hit again

    Militants target Ras Lanuf and local facilities again. Militants attack near Libya’s Ras Lanuf oil terminal – sources Suspected Islamic State militants attacked oil installations close to Libya’s Ras Lanuf […]

  • A Naval Show of Force

    Nigerian Navy rattles its sabres. A Naval Show of Force Chiemelie Ezeobi who was part of the recent Exercise Treasure Guard, a show of force by the Nigerian Navy at […]

  • Innocent passage of warships

    The right of innocent passage examined. Innocent passage of the warships in the maritime territories of the Persian Gulf By Bahman Aghai Diba, PhD International Law of the Sea The […]

  • Sri Lanka – naval hub

    Strategic position sees several nations court Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka on Way to Becoming Indian Ocean Naval Hub By P.K.Balachandran COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is on the way to becoming a […]

  • Nigerian militants want meeting

    Niger Delta militants give condition to halt bombing of oil pipelines Top militant leaders, who have been causing havoc in the Niger Delta and major oil depots in the South-West, […]

  • US carrier arrives in East Asia

    Not so subtle reminder to North Korea. US deploys another nuclear carrier in East Asia By Jun Ji-hye The United States Navy has deployed another nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to East […]

  • Mauritius gets five new interceptors

    Boost for Mauritius Coast Guard. Maritime Security: The NCG equipped with five Fast Interceptor Boats The National Coast Guard (NCG) is now equipped with five Fast Interceptor Boats which arrived […]

  • AdvanFort case after effects

    Is it time for ITLOS to have its mandate increased to allow crew members’ own countries to intervene on their behalf? Seaman Guard Ohio decision raises concern for maritime security […]

  • The Falklands Analysis

    Examining the current situation and threat. Neither Side Appears Ready for War: Falklands/Malvinas Islands Analysis WILDER ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ Argentina has requested that the United Kingdom engage indiplomatic talks regarding control […]