Governmental

  • India’s big warship debate

    Debate over whether big ships are the way forward. INS Kochi And The ‘Big-Warship’ Debate – Analysis By Abhijit Singh* The recent commissioning of the INS Kochi has triggered a […]

  • Coastal security and India

    Re-sizing of High Risk Area will alleviate some pressure. Coastal security: experts discuss challenges faced by India The increasing threat of Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean, frequent problems faced […]

  • Merchant ship foils attack

    Group of eight men boarded ship. Philippine ship crew thwarts attempted piracy MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The quick-thinking crew of a Philippine cargo ship thwarted a possible a hijacking or […]

  • Indian Navy to induct female pilots

    The navy’s move comes close on the heels of the IAF decision to allow women in combat roles. Navy to induct woman pilots in non-combat roles Manoj K Das KOCHI: […]

  • Nigerian Navy crude crackdown

    Incoming FOC promises crackdown. Crude Theft: Navy Assures Of 24/7 Sea Patrol By Lanre Arotimi The Nigerian Navy has reiterated its readiness to checkmate the incidence of crude oil theft […]

  • Tebbut kidnapping back in news

    Secret MI6 document suggests British government failed to communicate a threat and later ignored an unjust conviction. Exclusive: UK under pressure over Kenya kidnapping Clayton Swisher, Will Jordan A secret […]

  • US Navy and transnational crime

    Piracy, human trafficking, drug and gun running under spotlight. US 7th Fleet commander discusses ‘Transnational Crime’ at Maritime Security Symposium Story by Petty Officer 1st Class U.S. 7th Fleet Public […]

  • Angola calls for stronger marsec laws

    Need for legal framework in region. Foreign Minister Calls for Greater Criminalization of Illegal Acts At Sea Luanda — The minister of Foreign Affairs, Goerges Chikoti, advocated greater adoption by […]

  • Seven Asean, US navies participate in SEACAT

    Information sharing crucial to maritime security. Seven Asean, US navies participate in tracking exercise Liaison Officers (LNO) representing seven navies from Southeast Asia and United States – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, […]

  • BMP4 High Risk Area Revision

    Dryad issues its thoughts on the revised HRA plan. BMP4 High Risk Area Revision – Pragmatic Decision or Dangerous Gamble? Today’s announcement on the geographical reduction of the BMP4 High […]