Maritime Crime

  • New law centre to fight piracy

    Centre for Maritime Law and Security (CEMLAWS) Africa was created in 2015. New Maritime Law Center Seeks to Bring Nations On Board the Piracy Fight Written by Africa Defense Forum […]

  • Pakistan’s Sea Spark exercise underway

    Exercise to involve navy and air force. Pakistan Navy’s Sea Spark Exercises, Focusses Attention on Many an Important Aspect Salahuddin Haider AS PAKISTAN Navy’s major maritime exercise SEASPARK 2015 commenced […]

  • Chinese naval ships dock in US

    Visit comes despite South China Sea tensions. Chinese naval ships dock in the United States Chinese naval ships have docked on the east coast of the US. Their friendly visit […]

  • Italy supports accused Marines

    Pair accused of killing Indian fishermen during anti-piracy op. Mattarella confirms support for marines on armed forces day President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday confirmed his full support for Massimiliano Latorre […]

  • Vietnam, France join for navy drills

    France strengthening regional cooperation. Naval units of Vietnam, France to launch joint marine training drill Le Vendémiaire, a cruiser of the French Navy, arrived at Tien Sa Port in the […]

  • EUNAVFOR, Seychelles in training op

    Exercise included Seychelles Air Force assets. Operation Atalanta Warships Train With Seychelles Maritime Forces During Port Visit On Friday 30 October 2015 Operation Atalanta warships, ESPS Meteoro and HNLMS Groningen, […]

  • ASEAN’s maritime hotline

    Hopes that improved communication will improve relations. Asean countries agree to set up hotline to deal with maritime issues in the region The 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations […]

  • Maldives declares state of emergency

    FBI found no trace of ‘bomb’ on board President’s boat. Maldives president declares state of emergency The president of the Maldives has declared a state of emergency that will curtail […]

  • Nigeria investigates oil theft security

    Captured refineries and products commonly burned by law enforcement. House Summons JTF, NNPC, Others over Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta Damilola Oyedele The House of Representatives on Tuesday opened investigations […]

  • Japan Delivers 2 Used Ships to Vietnam

    Two more ships due before year’s end. Japan Delivers 2 Used Ships to Vietnam By Aiswarya Lakshmi Japan delivered on Tuesday two used ships to the Vietnamese Coast Guard to […]