Maritime Crime

  • Eagle launches Eagle Yacht Hardening

    New product announced.  Eagle Hardening and Security Systems launches Eagle Yacht Hardening Press Release With the maxim: “As safe as houses” the company has developed a bespoke solution to give […]

  • Alphard Maritime Security Chairman honoured

    Captain Alok Kumar voted Seafarer Entrepreneur of the Year. Press Release Capt. Alok Kumar, Chairman of Alphard Maritime Security honored as “Seafarer Entrepreneur of the Year” by Mr. Roy Paul, […]

  • Three Kidnapped off Nigerian Coast

    Kidnapping on the rise in Nigeria. Three Kidnapped off Nigerian Coast French oil services company Bourbon Offshore confirmed on Monday that three Nigerian crew members have been kidnapped after one […]

  • Drop in attacks sparked PMSC administration

    DC now focusing on other areas.  Drop in Somali pirate attacks sparked Drum Cussac administration A “rapid decline in the market demand”, in part brought about by a reduction in […]

  • US imposes restrictions on vessels from Libya

    New conditions imposed over security fears. US imposes restrictions on vessels from Libya The United States Coast Guards (USCG) announced that it will impose new conditions of entry on ships […]

  • Changing World Prompted Strategy Update

    Emerging threats prompted update.  Service Officials Note Changing World that Prompted Maritime Strategy Update By WILLIAM MATHEWS, Special Correspondent NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Much has changed in the world since […]

  • Nigerian Navy foils pirate attack

    Pirates attempt to hijack tanker at Lagos. Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Oil Vessel in Lagos Chiemelie Ezeobi Personnel of the Western Naval Command (WNC) of the Nigerian Navy at […]

  • Chinese Subs in the Indian Ocean

    Indian Ocean becomes power backdrop.  Chinese Nuclear Subs in the Indian Ocean An extended deployment has sent a powerful message to the Indian Navy. By P K Ghosh The deployment of […]

  • Enhancing maritime security

    Flag and IMO joint table top exercise.  Enhancing maritime security A table top exercise on maritime security has taken place in Sao Vicente Island, Cabo Verde aimed at encouraging a […]

  • Japan escorts 13 ships off Somalia in March

    MSDF part of convoy escort programme. Japan escorts 13 ships off Somalia in March Hisane Masaki The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) vessels escorted 13 commercial ships in the Gulf of […]