Law Enforcement

  • Five Chinese ships seen off Alaska

    China flexes its maritime muscles. Five Chinese ships seen off Alaska coast, Pentagon says Five Chinese naval ships are currently positioned in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska, […]

  • M’sia, France to focus on Sulu Waters

    Concerns grow over possible ISIS links to militants. M’sia, France to focus on Sulu Waters to thwart IS threat Defence Minister says France’s expertise and experience in maritime issues is […]

  • Nigeria to use drones in oil fight

    Annual loss estimated at $3 billion. Nigeria: drones to monitor vessels in fight against oil theft Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr Emmanuel Kachikwu has […]

  • Indonesia, Malaysia fight piracy

    Firmer response comes amid growing concerns about the problem. Indonesia, Malaysia Step Up Fight Against Piracy By Prashanth Parameswaran Indonesia and Malaysia are both stepping up their fight against piracy […]

  • Singapore Warship Foils Attack

    City-state scores victory amid rising incidents in the region. How Did a Singapore Warship Foil a Pirate Attack? By Prashanth Parameswaran A Singapore navy vessel successfully disrupted a sea robbery […]

  • India ready to move oil platform

    India “likely” to move platform. India ready to move oil platform into South China Sea India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is ready to move an oil platform into the […]

  • Weapons ship seized off Crete

    Vessel owned by Greek firm, media reports. Bolivian flagged vessel seized with large cargo of weapons off Crete Greek Authorities have seized a Bolivian flagged vessel, named “Haddad 1”, and […]

  • Convicted pirates released

    Lack of evidence seen convictions overturned. 8 Somalis Convicted of Piracy Released by Seychelles Court of Appeal THE Seychelles Court of Appeal has freed eight Somalis who had been convicted […]

  • Nigeria: monarch seeks piracy help

    New President needs to crack down on piracy. Bayelsa monarch seeks help over sea piracy By Wille Etim THE Amanayabo of Okpoama Kingdom in Brass Local Council of Bayelsa State, […]

  • India and Seychelles Strengthen Ties

    India and Seychelles continue to develop the foundations for an enduring partnership in the Indian Ocean. India and Seychelles Strengthen Ties Around Maritime Security, Economic Cooperation By Ankit Panda India’s […]