Law Enforcement
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11 years for ‘Somali pirate’
A Japanese court on Friday sentenced an African man, one of four who attempted to hijack a Japanese tanker off the coast of Oman, to 11 years in jail, a […]
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Maritime Security for Georgia
The foundation of a Maritime Operations Control Center was laid in Supsa, western Georgia with financial support of $1.2 million from the United States on Tuesday. U.S. aids creation of maritime […]
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Big drug catches in Pacific
The bow of the USS Thach was slicing the Pacific waters off Colombia’s coast when the alarm blared; time to hunt down a cocaine ship. US ships look to net […]
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India lifts travel ban on Rome envoy
India’s Supreme Court has withdrawn its earlier order barring the Italian ambassador from leaving India after a row over two Italian marines accused of killing. Italian marines row: India lifts […]
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US invest $1.2 million for Ghana police academy
The United States embassy in Ghana says the U.S. is investing over $1.2 million to construct a training center for the marine unit of police. US to invest $1.2 million […]
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Marines’ return to India
A decision to return two Italian marines accused of murdering fishermen to stand trial in India stirred anger in Italy and calls for Terzi’s resignation. Marines’ return to India stirs […]
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Italian envoy barred from leaving India
India’s Supreme Court has ordered the Italian ambassador not to leave the country after Rome’s refusal to return two marines charged with murder in Kerala. Italian envoy barred from leaving […]
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Kikwete pledges fair trial for pirates
President Jakaya Kikwete has said that the government of Tanzania will, invariably, carry out fair trial for suspected Somali pirates arrested in the Indian Ocean. Kikwete pledges fair trial for […]
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Seychelles’ handling of Somali pirates
Puntland Minister for Justice has expressed his government’s appreciation in the way Seychelles is handling the piracy situation and conveyed interest to strengthen the relationship. Puntland justice minister happy with […]
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The Role of ReCAAP
The surge in maritime piracy and robbery in Southeast Asia that followed the Asian Financial Crisis led to the signing ReCAAP. This paper looks at the current state of the […]
