Industry Sector
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Iran, Oman to hold navy drills
Joint drills to strengthen naval ties. Iran to Hold Joint Naval Drill with Oman By Aiswarya Lakshmi The naval forces of Iran and Oman plan to hold a joint rescue […]
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Mauritius PM meets Indian Navy chief
Discussions focused on strengthening further bilateral ties. Mauritius: Prime Minister Receives Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy PRESS RELEASE The Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, […]
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Arrests made in Norway navy sale
Two UK businessmen arrested on suspicion of involvement in sale of warships to Nigerian security company In December last year, the Norwegian press revealed that six decommissioned naval Hauk-class guided […]
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Senegal orders offshore patrol vessel
New OPV to boost security. Senegal orders offshore patrol vessel Senegal has ordered a 58 metre offshore patrol vessel from France’s OCEA, as it prepares to take delivery of a […]
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Iran to Maintain Deployment in High Seas
Typically bullish words from Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari. Commander: Iran to Maintain Deployment in High Seas Forever Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced Iran’s plans to maintain its naval presence […]
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S. Korea holds 4th anniversary of Aden op
Samho Jewelry hijacked by pirates in 2011. Fourth anniversary of Aden operation held on Navy destroyer By Jun Ji-hye The Korean Navy celebrated the fourth anniversary of its successful rescue […]
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Lawyer Refutes Nigerian Navy’s Report
Demands Navy reveal more details. Lawyer Refutes Nigerian Navy’s 2014 Report A maritime lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Mike Igbokwe, has vehemently reacted to claims by the […]
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India: augment Coast Guard
Ongoing security concerns voiced. Urgent need to augment fleet of Coast Guard vessels: Parrikar Stating that the country cannot afford to be complacent on its national security, Defence Minister Manohar […]
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U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan
Asia-Pacific region a strategic priority. U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan BY Wendy Laursen The U.S. Navy announced last week that the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville will join the Japan Maritime Self-Defense […]
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Repatriate arrested pirates
Concerns over possible reprisals. Repatriate arrested pirates – Maritime lawyer A Maritime lawyer Dr. Kofi Mbiah is advising Ghanaian officials to repatriate the recently-arrested Nigerian pirates to their country for […]