Maritime Crime

  • Cargo ship ablaze in Suez Canal

    Fire extinguished and investigation underway. Cargo ship ablaze at southern entrance of Suez Canal CAIRO: A cargo ship was allegedly set alight Friday in a berth of Port Tawfik, the […]

  • KDF blows up seized yacht

    Yacht linked to Briton. KDF blows up yacht seized with heroin worth Sh22m Kenya Defence Forces have blown up a yacht that was found trying to sneak in 7.6 kilogrammes […]

  • Why oil theft persists in the Niger Delta

    Prosecutions take years, according to Commander. Why oil theft persists in the Niger Delta – Navy Commander Commodore Aliyu Sule, Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, has identified impunity and […]

  • Kerala Cops to train in Maritime Security

    New coastal police stations planned. Kerala Cops to Get Training in Coastal, Maritime Security By Toby Antony KOCHI: The Police Department has decided to launch a State Police Training Centre for […]

  • Twist in Italian marines case

    Current Indian attorney-general said in 2013 we needn’t send marines case witnesses to India: Rome Italy springs ‘Rohatgi advice’ on India Italy has pit India against advice allegedly from its […]

  • Pirates Adapt To Failure

    Somali piracy suffers while West African and Southeast Asian piracy rises. Sea Transportation: The Pirates Adapt To Failure And New Opportunities Financial problems have led the Somali pirate groups to […]

  • Gunmen attacking Med migrants

    No one really knows who the gunmen are or what country they’re from. Masked ‘Commandos’ Are Attacking Refugee Boats Off This Idyllic Greek Island Sophia Jones LESBOS, Greece — Crammed […]

  • Support for Nigeria in piracy fight

    Many attacks occurring in territorial waters. Stakeholders Seek Support for Navy to Battle Piracy John Iwori Stakeholders in the maritime industry have called for the support of all Nigerians to […]

  • Dryad issues SE Asia analysis

    Continuing attacks spark guidance. MT Joaquim and the continuing troubles off the Malaysian Peninsula The recent hijacking of MT Joaquim on Saturday 8th August in the Malacca Strait has provided yet another timely […]

  • Iran’s 35th fleet docks at Oman port

    Fleet on anti-piracy operations. Iran’s 35th fleet docks at Oman port TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy’s 35th fleet docked at Salalah port in Omani on Wednesday after 50 days of […]