Maritime Crime
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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One Dead in Pirate Attack
Incident highlights dangers in region. Steersman allegedly killed by pirates off southern Vietnam A steersman was killed and another injured after they were purportedly attacked by pirates while fishing in […]
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IONS: maritime cooperation
Littoral states set to meet. IONS – Road to Regional Maritime Cooperation Pakistan Navy is all set to organise the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’s preparatory workshop at Karachi from 15 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Taiwan contributes to maritime security effort in Somalia
New marcomms centres to aid maritime safety and security. Taiwan contributes to maritime security effort in Somalia Taipei, Sept. 11 (CNA) Taiwan on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with […]