Coastguard

  • Call for better SEA intel

    Hopes for better intel in region. Share anti-pirate intel, Lorenzana asks Singapore Francisco Tuyay Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has urged Singaporean authorities to replicate its intelligence fusion in the straits […]

  • PLAN in Ghana

    Ghana looks to boost anti-piracy capabilities. Ghana engages China in joint military exercise With the arrival of the 28th Escort Task Group (ETG 546) of the Chinese Navy, Ghana’s Navy […]

  • Security in the Gulf of Guinea

    Funding for security assured. 37 countries to fund Gulf of Guinea security The 37 members of the Gulf of Guinea have agreed to institute a funding scheme strengthen security in […]

  • Counting the cost

    Increase in attacks sees costs for shipping rise. Piracy sustains high shipping costs on Nigerian waters By Sulaimon Salau Incessant pirate attacks and kidnappings are taking an alarming toll on shipping […]

  • More Med deaths

    Recent weather conditions have seen thousands attempt crossing. Tunisia boat capsizes killing dozens of migrants At least 48 migrants died after their boat capsized off the eastern coast of Tunisia, […]

  • Spratly spat

    Rumble in the South China Sea continues. South China Sea dispute: Beijing attacks ‘irresponsible’ US comments China has branded as “irresponsible” US comments that it is intimidating its neighbours with […]

  • Fight for Hodeidah looms

    Coalition and Yemeni government forces within striking distance of port town. Plan to Besiege Hodeidah, Leave Exits for Houthis to Escape Saiid Al-Abiad Hodeidah Governor al-Hassan al-Taher told Asharq Al-Awsat […]

  • China concern over Indo-India deal

    Shoe appears to be on the other foot. China warns of ‘military race’ over India’s islands deal AMANDA HODGE A deal between India and Indo­nesia to develop strategically located ports […]

  • Nigeria pushes GoG marsec

    Lots of talk, but little in terms of concrete improvements. Buhari seeks national, regional collaboration on maritime security in Gulf of Guinea PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for national […]

  • Algeria seizes cocaine

    Refusal to berth raised eyebrows. Algeria seizes 700kg of cocaine on container ship Algerian authorities have seized more than 700kg (1,543lb) of cocaine smuggled aboard a container ship and made […]