Law Enforcement

  • Are OPVs the solution?

    Acquisition of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) by African states has attracted significant attention. Are offshore patrol vessels the solution to Africa’s maritime threats? Contributor:  James Fahey The acquisition of Offshore […]

  • S.E. Asia pirates on the prowl

    A spate of daring high-seas attacks off Southeast Asia is stoking fears Southeast Asia pirates on the prowl KUALA LUMPUR – A spate of daring high-seas attacks off Southeast Asia is […]

  • Diesel pirates were Indonesians – MMEA

    The group of pirates that seized 700,000 litres of diesel from a tanker off Tanjung Sedili are believed to be Indonesians Diesel pirates were Indonesians, says MMEA BY YEE XIANG YUN […]

  • Port2Port predicts Nigeria acquittals

    Port2Port expects a swift acquittal for two British maritime security guards Port2Port predicts Nigeria acquittals Girija Shettar Port2Port expects a swift acquittal for two British maritime security guards arrested in […]

  • Piracy on the rise in SE Asia

    A series of incidents in recent weeks has highlighted the ongoing problem in the region. Piracy on the rise in SE Asia Piracy in the Indian Ocean may well be […]

  • Seafarer ransom threat

    A suspected convergence between terrorism and piracy would threaten ransom payments for seafarers Seafarer ransom threat from terror links Girija Shettar A suspected convergence between terrorism and piracy would threaten […]

  • Pirates emerging off new coast of Africa

    Pirates are once again threatening merchant ships off the coast of Africa. Pirates Suddenly Emerging Against Merchant Vessels Off New Coast of Africa Pirates are once again threatening merchant ships […]

  • Iran ratifies Caspian Sea security

    Iranian parliament has ratified the agreement on Security Cooperation in the Caspian Sea Iranian parliament ratifies Caspian Sea security agreement By Umid Niayesh Iranian parliament has ratified the agreement on […]

  • Plans don’t address cyber threats

    Maritime security plans do not address cybersecurity threats GAO: Maritime security plans don’t address cyber threats By Ashley Bennett Maritime security plans at three high-risk U.S. ports do not address […]

  • Nigerian Navy: 2 new patrol boats

    Nigerian Navy takes delivery of two fast patrol boats Nigerian Navy receives two 17 metre Nautic Africa patrol boats Nautic Africa has handed over two 17 metre Sentinel fast patrol vessels […]