Geopolitics

  • Russia in Somaliland?

    Reports remain unconfirmed. Moscow to pen military base in Somaliland Mogadishu- Russia hopes to open a 1500-man naval base in the breakaway republic of Somaliland in the horn of Africa, […]

  • India boosting Mauritius

    Defense and naval cooperation is central in the Indian-Mauritian partnership. India boosting naval capabilities of Mauritius Written by ADIT- The Bulletin Following an official visit of Indian President Ramnath Kovind to Mauritius […]

  • Militarization of Spratly

    Confirmation of what was already known. China Acknowledges Militarization of its Spratly Island Bases On Tuesday, a spokesman from China’s ministry of defense said that China has a “natural right […]

  • Drones can be jammed warning

    So far, the attacks have only affected small surveillance drones. Military Drones Prove Vulnerable to GPS Jamming Maritime security experts have warned for years about the hazards that simple GPS […]

  • IMB posts piracy stats

    IMB’s latest report makes for grim reading. Pirate attacks worsen in Gulf of Guinea London and Kuala Lumpur, 10 April 2018 – A surge in armed attacks against ships around […]

  • The illegal oil trade

    Hundreds of billions lost in revenue. Illegal oil, product sea trade not a priority for governments: report Governments worldwide need to do more to combat illegal crude oil and refined […]

  • Pakistan joins Gulf Shield drill

    Regional exercise to promote maritime security. PN vessels join ‘Gulf Shield-I’ exercise ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Navy vessels PNS Tippu Sultan, PNS Himmat and Maritime Security Ship Basool have participated in […]

  • NIMASA will fight pirates

    The regular promise… Peterside vows to fight sea pirates Posted By: Oluwakemi Dauda Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Director-General (DG) Dr Dakuku Peterside has vowed to stem the tide […]

  • O&G pirates of Mexico

    They pose as fishermen to board drilling platforms, ships in Bay of Campeche Gulf of Mexico pirates new Pemex challenge As if the pipeline thieves known as huachicolerosweren’t enough, Pemex must […]

  • New PLAN fleet for Gulf

    Convoy escort programme continues. China sends new naval fleet for escort mission  The 29th fleet from Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has left east China’s port city Zhoushan for […]