Coastguard

  • Terrorists on the Ocean

    How real is the risk of maritime terrorism? Terrorists on the Ocean: Sea Monsters in the 21st Century By CAPT Robert N. Hein, USN The call of the ocean has […]

  • Sayyaf snatches 4 sailors

    Third abduction in recent weeks. Sayyaf suspects snatch 4 sailors Francisco Tuyay AN Indonesian sailor was shot and wounded while four of his compatriots were abducted by suspected Abu Sayyaf […]

  • Navy makes usual oil crime pledge

    Navy issues regular “we’ll do our job” statement for no apparent reason. Nigerian Navy reiterates readiness to curb oil theft Lovelyn Okocha The Central Naval Command, (CNC) of the Nigerian […]

  • Pirates cause insurance hike

    Crew kidnaps see rate hike. High piracy attacks push up marine insurance rate Comfort Oseghale Due to increased piracy attacks in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Protection and Indemnity […]

  • Call for greater security

    The proposal follows an increase in kidnapping cases in the troubled waterways and criticism over Malaysia’s assets to tackle cross-border crime in the region. Malaysia calls for greater regional cooperation […]

  • Indian Navy concerns

    The Indian Navy, considered a vital instrument of diplomacy, power projection and essential for safeguarding the country’s manifold maritime interests, is suffering from serious time and cost overruns. At sea […]

  • US, Pinoy patrols begin

    Gazmin said he expects US presence to “deter uncalled-for actions by the Chinese.” Carter bares sustained Philippines-US maritime patrols MANILA, Philippines – The United States and the Philippines have started […]

  • Nigerian pirates keep busy

    Pirates kidnap eight crew from two ships. CMA CGM Turquoise Attacked, Two Crew Kidnapped A containership chartered by the French shipping major CMA CGM has been attacked by pirates off Nigeria, who […]

  • Graduation day

    Students celebrate time well spent. Graduation Day for Maritime Security Professionals On Wednesday the 13th April the latest cohort of maritime security professionals graduated from Coventry University with their Master […]

  • MPHRP visit Maximus crew

    Former hostages visited. MPHRP visit at Maximus ship’s crew home MT Maximus was attacked off Ivory Coast on 11th February. The ship name and IMO number were changed but the […]