Industry Sector

  • People smuggling in Libya

    Smugglers operate in the open. In lawless Libya, human smuggling right out in the open ‘I never had to hide it from anybody,’ says 27-year-old smuggler, in the business for […]

  • Vietnam’s marine cops quiz suspects

    Eight suspects speak Indonesian. Vietnam’s marine cops quizzing suspected hijackers HANOI: Vietnam’s marine police are questioning eight foreigners suspected of being the escaped pirates who commandeered a Malaysian-flagged tanker in […]

  • India, NZ keen on closert ties

    Moves to formalise relationship. India, New Zealand to keen on stepping up naval ties S. ANANDAN Indian and New Zealand navies will soon formalise a planned structure of engagement, which […]

  • Maritime terrorism fearful of Iran

    Rear Admiral once again praises nation’s navy. Maritime terrorism fearful of Iran’s power: Navy chief Iran’s Navy chief, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, says pirates and maritime terrorists are horrified by the […]

  • Government scrambles to boost maritime security

    Response vessels purchased from Japan. Government scrambles to boost maritime security By Miguel Ortilla, CNN Philippines Metro Manila (Philippines) — The National Coast Watch Center (NCWC)  is supposed to be a […]

  • Are shipowners ready for cyber attacks?

    Hacking seen as next big threat. Are shipowners ready to prevent cyber attacks? Shipowners should be prepared to battle cyber threats to their assets, and the industry should be doing […]

  • Oil tanker hijackers captured

    Eight men arrested by authorities. Oil tanker hijackers said to be captured off Vietnam waters KUALA LUMPUR – The pirates who seized a Malaysian-flagged tanker in the South China Sea […]

  • Nigerian Air Force attack pirates

    Nigerian Air Force Raid Pirates Hideout In Calabar Manuel Ndimele he Nigerian Air Force, 207 Special Mobility unleashed its men on the hideouts of criminal elements on Calabar waterways according to the Navy. The 207 Special […]

  • Marine Consultant Tasks FG On Coast Guards

    Concern over insecurity on Nigeria’s waterways. Marine Consultant Tasks FG On Coast Guards A Marine Consultant, Mr Wakama Jhozaar, has called on the Federal Government to constitute Coast Guards to […]

  • Hijackers of Malaysian tanker escape

    Vessel renamed Kim Harmon by pirates. Hijackers of Malaysian tanker escape, one crewman shot KUALA LUMPUR: Pirates who commandeered a Malaysian-flagged tanker in the South China Sea for a week […]