Offshore Installations

  • China wants to talk

    Ongoing territorial dispute shows no signs of resolution. China says the Philippines is ignoring a maritime talks proposal China said on Wednesday the Philippines has ignored a proposal for a […]

  • IMO security audit for Nigeria

    Three-man team to audit the nation’s maritime industry and practice protocols. IMO sends maritime security auditors to Nigeria Josephine Adeyinka-Ahmed The audit, which may attract international sanctions if negligence is […]

  • Indian ports piracy boost

    Welcome news for shipping companies. Ships get relief from piracy insurance premium at Indian ports Ships entering or leaving Indian ports need not pay additional war risk premium (ARWP) any more, […]

  • CGPCS wraps 19th session

    CGPCS wraps up for this year. India becomes co-chair of working group on Maritime Situational Awareness India has been chosen through consensus to chair the working group on Improving Maritime […]

  • Delta group ramps up threat

    New threat for Niger Delta. Our ‘Foreign Partners’ have arrived, Niger Delta Militants to start missiles test in 4 days A consolidated group of militants under the aegis of the […]

  • All eyes on Nigeria

    Control Risks highlights issues in West Africa. Piracy and armed robbery off Nigerian coast at record high: Piracy at sea 21% higher than 2008 peak Piracy incidents off the Nigerian […]

  • S. Korea’s new naval base

    Country needs to broaden its strategic horizons. A Glimpse into South Korea’s New Naval Base on Jeju Island Euan Graham Four years ago I wrote about South Korea’s strategically far-sighted […]

  • Trilateral patrols in the Sulu Sea

    Hopes aren’t high. Trilateral patrols in the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas: Don’t expect too much Ristian Supriyanto Notoriously described as the ‘terrorist transit triangle’ (T3), the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas have recaptured global attention […]

  • Abu Sayyaf a major terror threat?

    The resurgent Abu Sayyaf terrorist group is flying the Isis flag in the Philippines – but not everyone is convinced by their posturing. Does Abu Sayyaf pose a major terror […]

  • Indonesia: piracy a myth

    Interesting comments from Indonesian official. Piracy is a myth, illegal fishing more pressing concern: Official Anggi M. Lubis Piracy in Southeast Asia is a myth that overlooks the real threats […]