Industry Sector
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Maritime insecurity and sustainable development
Coventry University has been awarded a grant to organise a research seminar series titled – ‘Fostering Sustainable Development: Examining the challenges posed by maritime insecurity’. ‘Coventry University Research Centre awarded Economic […]
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Iranian Navy thwarts pirate attack
The Iranian Navy has thwarted the second attempted pirate attack in a month, according to Iranian officials, firing on pirates and causing them to flee an attack in the Bab […]
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US sailor held in India attempts suicide
The chief engineer of a US-owned ship detained in India has attempted to take his own life while in jail, police say. MV Seaman Guard Ohio: US sailor held in […]
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Survivors Excluded from Memorial
Survivors of a shipwreck in which hundreds of African migrants died have protested in Italy after being excluded from a ceremony to honour the victims. Lampedusa: Survivors excluded from Italy […]
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The Nelson-era Navy
The National Maritime Museum explores how the Navy secured its place in the fabric of the nation in Nelson, Navy, Nation – a new permanent exhibition opening on Trafalgar Day, […]
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CTF 151 apprehends Somali pirates
Combined Task Force 151 has successfully apprehended a group of Somali pirates and destroyed their skiffs following attacks on 2 vessels in the Indian Ocean. CTF 151 apprehends Somali pirates […]
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Warning for yachts
As Pirates Attack a Super Tanker in the Indian Ocean, Naval Forces Warn Yachts to Avoid the High Risk Area because of their vulnerability. Warning for yachts As Pirates Attack […]
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The reluctant hero
Harold Cottam, the young telegraphist who picked up the Titanic’s distress call, has been honoured with a plaque in the Nottinghamshire village where he died. The reluctant hero who took […]
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Shetland helicopter crash
Air accident investigators have said a reduction in airspeed that caused the fatal crash of a helicopter off Shetland was not noticed by the pilots. Shetland helicopter crash: Pilots ‘failed […]
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Harsh Winds, Tears and No Sympathy
Briton Alexandra Harris and 29 others face 15 years in jail for Arctic Sunrise protest, but Russians have their own problems Greenpeace activists await trial among harsh winds, tears and […]