Coastguard

  • Only guns can stop piracy

    Fishermen still operating in fear of attack. Frustrated fishing vessel owner says only guns can stop piracy BY SHABNA ULLAH Beeram Persaud, owner of the fishing vessel that a five-man Corentyne […]

  • ReCAAP ISC issues July piracy report

    Reduction in incidents compared to June. ReCAAP ISC issues July piracy report ReCAAP ISC has issued its piracy and maritime crime report for July 2014 and notes that there were […]

  • Indian tanker false alarm in Gulf

    Report of possible pirate attack proves to be false alarm. Indian tanker false alarm in Gulf Yesterday (August 12th), the Harbour Master of Fujairah Port, Oman, issued an alert to […]

  • E. Africa tries to stem heroin tide

    Region is a key smuggling route for Afghan heroin. East Africa seeks help to stem surge in heroin smuggling: U.N By Drazen Jorgic NAIROBI (Reuters) – East African states worried by […]

  • Kenya and Seychelles discuss security

    Maritime security discussions on the agenda between nations. Kenya is a valued partner for Seychelles – Plans for fisheries and maritime security cooperation President James Michel met with the Kenyan […]

  • Crew attacks Master at port

    Fight as Master allegedly tries to ram ship. Vizag port intervenes as ship crew enters harbour Amid high drama, Visakhapatnam port authorities rescued the master of a bulk carrier after […]

  • Drugs lure Costa Rica’s fishermen

    American authorities assisting country in drug fight. Drug traffickers lure Costa Rica’s struggling coastal fishermen with offers of easy money QUEPOS, Puntarenas – On June 11, 2014, 11 fishermen made […]

  • Top Aussie border official in SL

    Maritime security and people smuggling on the agenda. Top Aussie border protection official in SL Commander of the Australian Border Protection Command, Rear Admiral Michael Noonan is currently in Sri […]

  • Raiders of the High Seas

    Indian penal code needs to be updated to include piracy laws. Raiders of the High Seas Though several Indians are still being held hostage by pirates, India is yet to […]

  • Japan gives Vietnam patrol boats

    Coast Guard to receive new vessels to ensure maritime security. Japan to Give 6 Maritime Vessels to Vietnam Franz Ludwig Bernardo Japan has agreed to provide the Vietnamese Coast Guard […]