Offshore Installations

  • Kidnapped Bourbon crew released

    Crew were taken off Surfer 1440 by Nigerian pirates.  Three Bourbon Crew Members Released After Being Kidnapped in Nigeria in April The French offshore marine company, BOURBON, in a short […]

  • Submarine pipeline security

    Energy security beneath the waves. Submarine pipeline security: an essential consideration Guest post by Westminster International Ltd. When it comes to a commodity such as oil, one which is both […]

  • Joint China Sea patrols discussed

    Ongoing hijacks of small tankers prompts move. Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia Joint Maritime Patrol in South China Sea By Aiswarya Lakshmi Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are in discussions to extend […]

  • Vietnam reclaiming S. China Sea land

    Work described as “significant”.  Images show Vietnam reclaiming land in South China Sea (Reuters) – Newly released satellite images show Vietnam has carried out significant land reclamation at two sites […]

  • Asean committed to maritime security

    Information sharing and cooperation crucial. Asean committed to maritime security BY AUSTIN CAMOENS KUALA LUMPUR: Asean maritime enforcement agencies are committed to securing their waters despite the territorial dispute in the […]

  • India to boost military presence in islands

    Moves to counter China. India to slowly but steadily boost military presence in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rajat Pandit NEW DELHI: India is going ahead with its plan to crank […]

  • US Navy meets Asian partners

    Staff talks as maritime security discussed.  7th Fleet, Singaporean, Malaysian and Indonesian navies meet to enhance multilateral cooperation By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Karsten, U.S. Seventh Fleet Public […]

  • Will Buhari Liquidate Tompolo’s ‘Navy’?

    Former MEND commander under scrutiny again. Will Buhari Liquidate Tompolo’s ‘Navy’? By Muhammad Al-Ghazali One of the most astonishing revelations from President Goodluck Jonathan’s school of leadership so far was […]

  • Norway Regrets Selling Warships

    Ships sold to former militant in Nigeria. Nigeria: Norway Regrets Selling Warships to Ex-Niger Delta Militant, Tompolo Norwegian Defence Chief, Haakon Bruun-Hansen, an admiral, has apologised to the country’s lawmakers […]

  • Project Biro and African marsec

    Tenders for South African Navy. Can Project Biro Help Africa to Overcome Its Maritime Security Challenges? By Timothy Walker A conference held on Project Biro in Simon’s Town last month […]