Geopolitics
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Nigeria piracy concerns
The problem is not going to go away on its own. Concerns Over Rising Piracy in Nigeria By Chika Amanze-Nwachuku A recently released report from the US Department of State’s […]
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Still no sign of hostages
Unlikely men will be found before ransom is paid. Whereabouts of 12 kidnapped MV Glarus seafarers still unknown one week after Tola Adenubi One week after pirates kidnapped 12 out […]
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Militancy ‘contained’ claim
A rather bold claim that almost certainly won’t backfire… Militancy in Niger Delta Contained, Says Navy By Kingsley Nwezeh The Nigerian Navy said weekend it had contained militant activities in the […]
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Kuwait takes on CTF151
Kuwait in control. SAF hands over command of international counter-piracy task force in Bahrain SINGAPORE – The Singapore Armed Forces completed its command of a multinational counter-piracy task force on […]
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Malaysia KFR concerns
Intelligence sharing and mechanism required. Extra ‘power’ needed to tackle piracy, kidnapping issues: Shafie The State Government will need extra “power” to tackle piracy and kidnapping issues to boost security in […]
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Singapore Navy boost
High tech training solution. Singapore Navy Commissions New Vessels, Training Facility The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has commissioned two littoral mission vessels RSS Justice and RSS Indomitable and opened a simulation center for […]
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Australia tightens borders
Australia has reinforced the security of its maritime borders with expanded aerial surveillance and on-water patrols. Australia reinforces maritime border security These additional capabilities further secure all of the maritime […]
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Fiji thinks security
Fiji Navy ready to step up. ‘Need to protect our maritime space’ ARIETA VAKASUKAWAQA FIJI Navy chief Captain Humphrey Tawake says there is a need to protect our maritime space […]
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Venezuela’s pirates
Portugal passes attack information on to Venezuela authorities. Portugal Navy avoids piracy attacks in Venezuela’s waters The Portuguese Navy avoided in the early morning of Tuesday a piracy attack in […]
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Kidnappers make contact
The abducted crew members are believed to be well and unharmed. Swiss ship company in contact with abductors of 12 foreigners in Nigeria Samson Toromade A Swiss shipping company, Massoel […]