Coastguard

  • China and the S China Sea

    A softly, softly approach to policing. No Guns as China’s Coast Guard Chases Boats in South China Sea By David Tweed Armed with little more than flashing lights, loud hailers […]

  • Pirate thrown overboard

    Armed gangs still plague fishermen. Pirate thrown overboard An Icacos man, who was shot in his chest while fighting off a gun-wielding pirate, has been credited by his brother for […]

  • New assets for MMEA?

    Increased budget allows MMEA to improve operations. Now things can be smooth sailing, says MMEA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director-general Vice-Admiral Datuk Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar lauded […]

  • Kenya, Somalia dispute at UN

    Oil and gas finds see boundary squabble. Kenya Submits Data Evidence to UN Over Sea Boundary Dispute With Somalia By Aggrey Mutambo Kenya has presented to the UN evidence of […]

  • Italy determined to resolve marines case

    Pinotti says Hamburg tribunal decision ‘an important step’. Italy determined to resolve marines case – defence minister Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti said on Thursday that Italy was determined to pursue […]

  • The Seychelles anti-piracy model

    West Africa looks to apply the Seychelles’ model. Opting for a preventive approach! West African nations look to Seychelles ‘successful piracy prosecution model By: Julia Malbrook and Sharon Uranie (Seychelles […]

  • Maritime crime rise in SE Asia

    Large jump in year-on-year figures. Piracy monitor reports incidents up by 25% Titus Zheng Singapore-based anti-piracy agency, ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) has recorded a total of 161 incidents […]

  • India bolsters coastal defences

    Move to enhance operational structure. New Naval headquarters in Gujarat to secure critical establishments along country’s largest coastline Deevakar Anand In line with security requirements of critical shipbuilding yards, ports, […]

  • Keeping Calm in the South China Sea

    De-escalating the South China Sea. South China Sea: Search For More Practical Code Of Conduct By Taimoor Khan In recent years, the disputed waters of the South China Sea have […]

  • Cruise Ships Avoid Kenya

    Despite fall in piracy, cruise lines avoid risk. Cruise Ships Avoid Kenya Even as High Season Unfolds By Martin Mwita Kenya is yet to receive a single cruise ship this […]