Maritime Crime
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Chinese Djibouti base rumours persist
China hopes to ‘deepen cooperation’ with Djibouti. Top Chinese General Visits Djibouti Amid Base Speculation BEIJING — A top Chinese military officer visited Djibouti at the weekend, official media reported, […]
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Lack of attacks boosts shipping confidence
Some approaches and a handful of shots fired, but no merchant ships taken since 2012. Shippers Mark Third Year Without Piracy Attacks Off Somalia Coast By Annie Njanja A lull […]
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UN extends piracy fight by year
Piracy remains a “grave concern”. Somalia: Security Council reauthorizes international naval forces to fight piracy off East Africa The United Nations Security Council today renewed for another year its authorization […]
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Pakistan fortifies maritime security
Seaspark 2015 exercise enhances readiness. Naval, Air Chiefs Vow Fortifying Sea Vigil to Enhance Security Karachi—The Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, joined by Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, […]
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Pirates attack Nigerian town
Increasing militancy causing security headaches. Pirates invade Afikpo; policeman killed, patrol vehicle burnt By Peter Okutu ABAKALIKI—one person was killed, weekend, while property worth hundreds of thousands of Naira were […]
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The ECSA Maritime Security Working Group
Migrant situation added to remit. Shipowners’ holistic approach to maritime security In a move intended to allow the European shipping industry to stay abreast of recent developments, European shipowners have […]
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15th MEU Marines participate in CARAT
Joint exercise begins today. 15th MEU Marines participate in CARAT – Brunei 2015 Story by 1st Lt. Allison Burgos USS ANCHORAGE – Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are […]
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Australia, Indonesia Launch Naval Exercise
Exercise New Horizon, focusing on maritime security, kicks off. Australia, Indonesia Launch Naval Exercise By Prashanth Parameswaran Australia and Indonesia began four days of naval exercises on November 9. Exercise […]
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Floating armoury: minister resigns
First major casualty in ongoing case. Lankan Law and Order Minister Resigns Over Floating Armory Case By P.K.Balachandran COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan Law and Order Minister, Tilak Marapana, resigned on […]
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US Navy Won’t Back Down From Gulf
US to maintain naval presence in region. Commander: US Navy Won’t Back Down From Gulf By Lara Seligman, Aaron Mehta and Awad Mustafa DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As geopolitical tensions […]
