Offshore Installations

  • Esscom on high alert

    The heavy offensive by Philippine security forces that includes airstrikes raises the possibility that militants will flee to the east coast of Sabah. Esscom on alert as Philippine military makes […]

  • Gambia goes for PMSCs

    Crack down on IUU fishing. Gambia turns to private sector for maritime protection patrols Gambia is negotiating deals with three private companies to crack down on rampant illegal fishing in […]

  • France, Cameroon naval drills

    France engaged in training and assistance to Gulf navies. Cameroon and France’s navies jointly prepare “Nemo” naval exercise On September 10, the “Dipikar”, a patrol boat of the Cameroonian navy, […]

  • ASG still hold 15 hostage

    No new abduction cases have been reported since April 17, says a maritime piracy information sharing centre. Of 59 people kidnapped from boats off Sabah, 15 still being held captive […]

  • Nigeria’s marine police

    Assures Nigerian Police Force of continuous collaboration Policing: An integral element of a virile Maritime sector – NIMASA DG Olaotan Falade The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and […]

  • Crew kidnap concerns

    ReCAAP still worried. Abduction in Sabah waters still a concerning issue By Neil Brian Joseph KOTA KINABALU: The abduction of crew members from ships in the Sulu-Celebes Sea and waters […]

  • Keeping Asian oceans open

    ASEAN nations and China need to improve relations at sea. Rule of law needs to be respected in the South China Sea: experts Despite the shortcomings of the international legal […]

  • US Navy training woes

    Navy investigation into collisions is ongoing. Exclusive: US Navy ships in deadly collisions had dismal training records By Jeremy Herb (CNN) The two US Navy destroyers involved in deadly collisions in […]

  • Sabah curfew extended

    Threat from Abu Sayyaf terrorists still high. Dusk-to-dawn curfew extended to Sept 27 in ESSZone waters KOTA KINABALU: The dusk-to-dawn curfew in the waters off seven districts under the Eastern […]

  • NIMASA goes hi-tech

    Expect a piracy report shortly, then… NIMASA deploys world-class equipment to fight piracy Posted By: Oluwakemi Dauda The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) would eliminate piracy on the territorial waters, its […]