Governmental

  • USCG trains Djiboutian Coast Guard

    Training aimed to improve understanding in a number of areas. USCG personnel train Djiboutian Coast Guard By Lt. Marquesio Robinson DJIBOUTI – Homeported in Yorktown, Virginia the International Mobile Training […]

  • China, Vietnam for maritime dialogue

    Hopes that tensions can be eased through diplomatic channels. China, Vietnam willing to handle maritime issues through dialogue (Reuters) – China and Vietnam have agreed to handle maritime disputes through dialogue, Chinese […]

  • South Africa’s Engagement in Counter-Piracy

    Operation Copper and SANDF’s anti-piracy work.  South Africa’s Engagement in Counter-Piracy By Lisa Otto South Africa became involved as a counter-piracy actor rather late in the day, after repeated calls […]

  • Sri Lanka committed to fight piracy

    Despite lack of attacks, regional nations not complacent.  Sri Lanka committed to fight sea piracy Sri Lanka says it will continue to play a role in anti-piracy operations until it […]

  • Nigerian, EU partner on maritime crime

    Looks to EU for assistance with training.  Maritime Crime: FG Partners EU On Military Training The Nigerian Government is partnering the international community to effectively train stakeholders in the marine […]

  • Iran Seeking Military Interactions

    Iran Seeking Military Interactions with Gulf of Aden Littoral States TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the Iranian Navy’s 32nd flotilla of warships Captain Seyed Hossein Sharifinasab underlined that the Navy sends […]

  • Nigeria begs for gun boats

    News comes in a week where multiple kidnaps take place yet Navy downplays piracy. Nigeria: Piracy – Navy Begs Partners for Gun Boats By Eyo Charles Calabar — Following increase […]

  • Mauritius frees suspected pirates

    Release is a blow to anti-piracy efforts.  Mauritius frees suspected Somali pirates Antananarivo – Twelve Somali men tried for piracy were acquitted Thursday in Mauritius for lack of evidence, court […]

  • India navy sailor killed after ship sinks

    Another accident for the Indian Navy.  India navy sailor killed after ship sinks Rescue teams are looking for four sailors who have gone missing after an Indian military ship sank, […]

  • New attack craft for Seychelles

    Boost for security for Seychelles Coast Guard. Navy to hand over second Fast Attack Craft to Seychelles on Friday New Delhi: Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan will on Friday hand over […]