Law Enforcement
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Fake firearms certificates in India exposed
Company allegedly offering forged certificates. Vashi institute faking AK-47 training busted By: Sandip Kolhatkar Pune-based maritime consultant warned cops after man seeking job approached him with cert claiming training in […]
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Houthis promise safeguard Bab al-Mandeb
Move to ease shipping concerns. Houthis promise safeguard Bab al-Mandeb Strait: Spox CAIRO: The Bab al-Mandeb Strait will “never be closed” and the international navigation of the Red Sea will […]
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Pirates board two vessels off Indonesia
ReCAAP issues alert following armed robberies. Pirates board two vessels off Indonesia Titus Zheng Two vessels were boarded by sea robbers in succession off Indonesia, according to a report from […]
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MMEA to double in size by 2022
Hope to have over 10,000 personnel in place. LIMA 2015: MMEA to double in size by 2022 says director general by Gordon Arthur in Langkawi The director general of the Malaysian Maritime […]
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USS Paul Hamilton strengthens relationship with Indian navy
Reaffirming the US-India relationship. USS Paul Hamilton strengthens relationship with Indian navy By Ensign Ashleigh M. Share USS Paul Hamilton Public Affairs GOA, India – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS […]
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Crew kidnapped off Nigeria
Attack on Offshore Supply Vessel in Nigerian waters. Crew kidnapped off Nigeria MTISC-GoG reports that pirates attacked an Offshore Supply Vessel yesterday (March 19th) while operating in the UBIT Exxon […]
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Ship attacks in Asia up 22% in 2014
ReCAAP holds meeting of governing council. Ship attacks in Asia up 22% in 2014 Crystal Chan More ships were the targets of pirates and armed robbers in Asia in 2014, as the […]
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Opening Ceremony Obangame Express 2015
Multi-national naval exercise underway. Opening Ceremony Obangame Express 2015 remarks: Capt. John Rinko, Obangame Express, officer in tactical command ACCRA, Ghana – Capt. John Rinko, Obangame Express, officer in tactical […]
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Mongolia’s Dubious Merchant Navy
The country risks serious damage to its reputation with its questionable maritime activities. Mongolia’s Dubious Merchant Navy By Graham Alexander With more than 250 days of sun a year, Mongolia’s moniker […]
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Philippine Navy supports joint patrols
Combined maritime force a possibility. Philippine Navy supports joint patrolling of South China Sea with US, ASEAN navies Ishi Gonzales The Philippine Navy is ready to support the recommendation of […]