Law Enforcement
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Lawyer Refutes Nigerian Navy’s Report
Demands Navy reveal more details. Lawyer Refutes Nigerian Navy’s 2014 Report A maritime lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Mike Igbokwe, has vehemently reacted to claims by the […]
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India: augment Coast Guard
Ongoing security concerns voiced. Urgent need to augment fleet of Coast Guard vessels: Parrikar Stating that the country cannot afford to be complacent on its national security, Defence Minister Manohar […]
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U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan
Asia-Pacific region a strategic priority. U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan BY Wendy Laursen The U.S. Navy announced last week that the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville will join the Japan Maritime Self-Defense […]
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Repatriate arrested pirates
Concerns over possible reprisals. Repatriate arrested pirates – Maritime lawyer A Maritime lawyer Dr. Kofi Mbiah is advising Ghanaian officials to repatriate the recently-arrested Nigerian pirates to their country for […]
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PLA naval escort fleet visits Hamburg
Goodwill visits continue. PLA naval escort fleet visits Hamburg The 18th Chinese naval escort fleet arrived Monday in Hamburg for a goodwill visit to Germany. This is the second visit […]
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Nigerian piracy set for election surge
Hijacking could be start of new wave. Nigerian piracy set for election surge Savahna Nightingale A general election in Nigeria on 14 February is poised to bring a spike in […]
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Turkish Coast Guard Captures Ship
MV Burçin carrying large number of immigrants. Turkish Coast Guard Captures Ship Carrying 333 Immigrants The Turkish Coast Guard intercepted on January 18 a general cargo ship carrying 333 immigrants, […]
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Iran deploys new naval fleet
Expect more pirate attacks to be fought off… Iran Sends New Naval Fleet to High Seas The Iranian Navy’s 33rd fleet of warships departed for the Indian Ocean and the […]
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Combating piracy in the Bay
Bay of Bengal security in focus after IMB and ReCAAP reports. Combating piracy in the Bay The Bay of Bengal is a nature’s gift to 116 million people of Bangladesh. […]
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Ghana Navy rescues hijacked tanker
Incident marks first tanker hijack of the year in region. How Ghana Navy arrested Nigerian pirates on oil tanker – The full story The Ghana Navy on Saturday captured eight […]