Coastguard

  • Somalia protests pirate verdict

    The Somali Information Ministry in a statement on Sunday disputed the version that its citizens were pirates. Somali protesters urge India to release 119 ‘pirates’ By Mohamed Adam Somali protesters […]

  • Singapore piracy warning

    Region recently lauded for drop in maritime crime. Singapore Navy warns of increased piracy threat The Singapore Navy is warning shipowners in the region need to be super aware of […]

  • SL, US forge closer ties?

    Sea Power Symposium opens in the USA. Sri Lanka Navy discusses strengthening maritime partnership with US Navy Colombo: Sri Lanka Navy has held discussions with the United States Navy on […]

  • Laden tanker finally leaves Libya

    Agreement between GNA and Haftar’s forces sees oil flow. Libya exports first oil cargo from Ras Lanuf since 2014: port manager By Ayman al-Warfalli An oil tanker left the Libyan […]

  • Russia-China drills end

    Russia Today unsurprisingly sings praises of joint exercise. Troops land from air & sea in spectacular finale to Russia-China naval drills A series of joint drills held by the Russian […]

  • Indian waters crime free(ish)

    Unreported incidents remain an issue; MSR knows of at least one in India in August. ‘No ship robberies in Indian waters in 3 months’ Indian Coast Guard has helped control […]

  • Indo won’t enter Pinoy waters

    Both Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed that they will not take any risks in launching operations into the Philippines. Indonesia won’t enter Philippine waters despite green light Haeril Halim The […]

  • Yacht robbery, piracy rises

    Armed robbery and theft are major issues for yachties. Yachters fight back against real-life pirates of the Caribbean By Gemma Handy St John’s, Antigua & Barbuda Pirates who target vulnerable […]

  • Border control on the home front

    People smuggling and potential maritime terrorism in the spotlight. Maritime security and border control on the home front Tim Compston, Features Editor at Security News Desk, navigates the concerns being […]

  • Joint patrols still not happening

    However, suggestion is President Duterte has changed his mind. Indonesia to start joint maritime patrols this year Marguerite Afra Sapiie Indonesia plans to start implementing coordinated patrols with the Philippines […]