Law Enforcement

  • MRQ launches new streamlined portal

    New platform for shipping clients with security needs. MRQ launches new streamlined portal To keep pace with client demand, MRQ has launched OCTOPUS, proving that quality services can be delivered […]

  • ICG’s coastal surveillance bid

    Tension between fishing fleet and ICG. ICG’s coastal surveillance bid gets lukewarm response from fishermen Written by Ujjwala Nayudu As part of its efforts to enhance maritime security and coastal […]

  • ReCAAP issues 2014 piracy report

    Despite fall, violent incidents on the rise. ReCAAP ISC reports 50% piracy incident fall in Indonesia Titus Zheng Singapore-based anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) stated in its […]

  • Security and Counter-Terrorism Summit underway

    Somali reps in attendance. African Security and Counter-Terrorism Summit gets underway Written by Jonathan Katzenellenbogen The growing threat of jihadist terrorism, organised crime, and other African security challenges will be […]

  • French, WAF navies in piracy drills

    Exercise Nemo promoting anti-piracy skills. French and West African navies practiced anti-piracy drills in Exercise Nemo Two French warships have taken part in a maritime exercise in the Gulf of […]

  • Indian Ocean domain awareness

    Ensuring awareness through information. Indian Ocean: Exploring Maritime Domain Awareness By Vijay Sakhuja Attacks on maritime targets such as the USS Cole and MV Limburg off Yemen by al Qaeda, […]

  • How Floating Armories Help Guard Cargo Ships

    On Board the Arsenals That Ferry Guns and Guards to Passing Vessels on the Edge of the Indian Ocean. How Floating Armories Help Guard Cargo Ships From Pirates on High […]

  • Turkey extends naval presence

    Extends Operation Ocean Shield activity. Turkey extends naval presence off Somali coast Turkish Parliament has approved a government-sponsored motion to extend the presence of Turkish navy in the Gulf of […]

  • Iranian Warships Repel Pirates

    New claims from Iranian media despite lack of corroboration.  Iranian Warships Repel Pirates’ Attacks on 2 Oil Tankers in High Seas Iranian Navy warships rescued 2 oil tankers in the […]

  • Somaliland puts seized weapons on display

    Tensions with Puntland remain. Somalia: Somaliland puts seized weapons shipment on display Despite growing concerns by Puntland, Somaliland’s separatist administration has put seized weapons shipment on public display, Garowe Online […]