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  • IMB calls for global reporting

    Maritime crime a global issue which requires global picture. IMB calls for global reporting mechanism to tackle piracy SAM CHAMBERS In response to global statistics showing a continual increase in […]

  • Armed guards for SE Asia?

    PMSCs eager to enter new market. Armed guards and regional cooperation being considered KUALA LUMPUR: Closer cooperation between countries and having armed guards on merchant ships are among ways being […]

  • ECOWAS to raise multinational force

    No timetable reported. ECOWAS to raise multinational force on terrorism, piracy FIDELIS SORIWEI The member countries of the Economic Community of West African States, have agreed to establish a multinational […]

  • 70 Indian sailors stuck in Yemen

    Indian sailors also killed in recent military action. 70 Indian sailors stuck in Yemen, govt chalks out rescue plan India said on Sunday it was taking steps to ensure the […]

  • Niger Delta tensions rise

    Concerns former militants could return. Niger Delta: Security beefed up over militants’ regrouping Tension is heightening in the Niger Delta, as indications have emerged that some former militants in the […]

  • Venezuela detains three vessels

    Subsidised petrol smuggled to neighbouring countries. Venezuela detains three vessels for suspected fuel smuggling: navy BY MIRCELY GUANIPA Three vessels suspected of smuggling subsidized fuel from Venezuela’s refinery-rich Paraguana peninsula […]

  • Gulf of Guinea: $7 billion annual piracy loss

    Staggering figure, but no citation given. $7 billion lost to piracy annually on the Gulf of Guinea – Togolese President Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe, who visited President Muhammadu Buhari, at […]

  • Indian Warships in Saudi Arabia

    Winning hearts and minds in region. Indian Warships in Saudi Arabia on Bilateral Visit NEW DELHI: Indian warships INS Delhi and INS Trishul on Thursday entered Al-Jubail Port in Saudi […]

  • Nigeria, Togo to fight piracy, oil theft

    Cooperation to prevent maritime crime. Nigeria, Togo to fight piracy, oil theft Posted By: Augustine Ehikioya Nigeria and Togo are collaborating to check maritime crimes, including piracy and oil theft […]

  • ReCAAP August 2015 Report

    Increase over same period in 2014. Piracy & Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia – ReCAAP August 2015 Report A TOTAL of 24 incidents of armed robbery against ships were […]