Coastguard

  • Ship attack concerns

    Maritime security executives point to Middle East tensions and a hijacked dhow currently at large. Attacks on Prime Marine and Navig8 tankers raise concerns The latest attacks against tankers raise […]

  • 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 […]

  • Singapore offers Sulu help

    Much discussed patrols will hopefully keep Abu Sayyaf activity down. Singapore ready to help in Sulu Sea patrols, says defence minister Singapore: Singapore is ready to take part in joint […]

  • Tradewinds kicks off

    Multinational exercise kicks off. Major military exercise begins in the Caribbean tomorrow Exercise Tradewinds 2017, a multi-national maritime security and disaster response exercise in the Caribbean, begins tomorrow. The annual […]

  • Iran warning issued

    Vessel seizures concern. Steer clear of Iranian waters, sailors warned By Anwar Ahmad ABU DHABI // Fishermen and sailors were warned to avoid encroaching on Iranian waters as Tehran’s navy […]

  • Joint patrols get nearer

    More talks planned. Again. ASEAN Neighbors Ramp Up Terrorism Response By Noel Tarrazona Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia are slated to meet on June 19 to finalize the deployment of joint […]

  • Another seizure for the CMF

    More seizure success for CMF. French led HMS Monmouth seizes £65m of drugs in the Indian Ocean Combined Task Force 150 French-led task force continues to disrupt terrorism by suppressing […]

  • Indian Ocean security

    IMO discuss Djibouti Code of Conduct Maritime Security in Western Indian Ocean By Aiswarya Lakshmi The key International Maritime Organization (IMO) instrument helping to repress piracy and armed robbery against […]

  • Tanker hit by RPGs

    Assailants’ motives unknown, but finger pointed at Yemen. Oil tanker attacked in key shipping lane off Yemen Unknown assailants attacked an oil tanker on Wednesday in a strategic Red Sea […]

  • 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 […]