Industry Sector

  • Nigerians strike again over piracy

    Insecurity and piracy causing anger in Bayelsa State. Maritime workers resume strike in Bayelsa The Bayelsa State unit of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has resumed an indefinite […]

  • Libyan navy ship hit during fighting

    Intense fighting around port.  Libyan navy ship hit during fighting in Benghazi port, smoke rising (Reuters) – A Libyan navy ship docked at Benghazi port was hit during heavy fighting […]

  • Tri nation CG drills

    Exercises looked at Search and Rescue and anti-piracy ops.  Sri Lanka takes part in joint coastguard exercise with India and Maldives Sri Lanka Navy recently took part in a joint […]

  • Indian warship scrapes MV

    Another incident for the navy to investigate. Indian warship scrapes merchant vessel off Vizag, Navy orders probe NEW DELHI: In a shocking incident on the high seas, which are open […]

  • Drum Cussac and Ambrey agree deal

    Ambrey to take on DC’s maritime business. Drum Cussac and Ambrey Risk agree sale and purchase of Maritime Transits Security Business Drum Cussac, the leading global business risk consultancy, and […]

  • India needs to act with Indonesia

    Alliances crucial to region’s security. India needs to act with Indonesia for Indo-Pacific security “This is the time to return to Jalesveva Jayamahe (in the ocean we will triumph). For […]

  • Boat drivers protest against pirates

    Ongoing attacks prompt strike action.  Boat Drivers Protest Activities Of Sea Pirates Osa Okhomina Boat drivers in Bayelsa State, weekend, shut down water transportation along the creeks and waterways over […]

  • Chinese Submarine in Sri Lanka

    Chinese PLA Navy continues its push into Indian Ocean Region. Chinese submarine docks in Sri Lanka despite Indian concerns BY SHIHAR ANEEZ AND RANGA SIRILAL (Reuters) – Sri Lanka has […]

  • Islamic State and piracy

    Suggestions that IS is looking to piracy are rebuffed. Is Islamic State Group Getting Into the Piracy Business? DUBAI — An expert is downplaying concerns raised last week by the United […]

  • Nigerian OPV completes trials

    Chinese-built OPV to boost regional security. China completes sea trials for Nigerian OPV China has completed sea trials of a 95 m offshore patrol vessel (OPV) on order for the […]