Law Enforcement

  • The Strait of Malacca Blues

    Straits of Malacca causing concern for observers. Sea Transportation: The Strait of Malacca Blues The international effort to suppress Somali piracy halted and reversed the increased piracy off the coast […]

  • Ghana Navy rescues 3 missing vessels

    Ghana Navy takes vessels to Port of Tema. Ghana Navy rescues 3 missing vessels The Ghana Navy has disclosed that the three vessels allegedly attacked by pirates and subsequently declared […]

  • Eradicate pirates’ nests

    Marine union calls for tougher action from US against pirates. Captain Phillips Wants Pirates’ Nests Eradicated The White House unveiled a new policy to combat maritime piracy that recommends various diplomatic cooperative strategies and alludes […]

  • Crewless Tanker Found

    Product tanker found drifting during search for MT Arsenal. Crewless Tanker Found in South China Sea, Piracy Ring Suspected Galuh Pusaka, a product tanker registered in Indonesia, has been found […]

  • Nigerian Navy Refuses Crew Bail

    Crew held for 90 days, accused of piracy. Nigerian Navy Refuses Vessel Crew Bail After 90 Days In Detention In Delta Mixed reactions have continued to trail what has been […]

  • Joint forum on piracy

    ReCAAP partners with shipping association for forum. Joint forum on piracy, sea robbery The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) and the Sarawak and Sabah Shipowners Association jointly organised the Anti-Piracy […]

  • Pirate prison on verge of closure

    Electricity bills could force closure of Puntland pirate prison. Somalia: Danish-funded Prison facility in Puntland on verge of closure A 500-bed prison facility in the state capital of Garowe is […]

  • The Japanese Ship Guarding Act

    Six months after the Japanese government green lit PMSCs, problems remain. Deciphering the Japanese Ship Guarding Act Written by Simon O. Williams Research Support Credited to Michitsuna Watanabe Over six […]

  • Barrister Takes on Slavery at Sea

    Children exploited for slavery and piracy. Barrister Takes on Slavery at Sea Children’s rights are being abused in Africa as they are exploited for slavery and through trafficking. Children are also […]

  • SAF honours 193 personnel

    Minster for Defence presides over medal ceremony. SAF honours 193 personnel for contributions to international counter-piracy efforts SINGAPORE – Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented the Singapore Armed […]