Maritime Crime

  • Lankan PM’s Stand Flayed

    Threats against Indian fishermen.  Lankan PM’s Stand Flayed THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Kerala Swatantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation on Tuesday protested against  Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s threat to fire on Indian fishermen if […]

  • Libya exports three oil tankers from western Mellitah port

    News surprises analysts. Libya exports three oil tankers from western Mellitah port BY DAVID SHEPPARD AND ULF LAESSING (Reuters) – Oil and condensate has been exported at least three times from the Libyan […]

  • Yemen Rolls out Maritime Security Zone

    Move to prevent immigrants from Somalia and Eritrea.  Yemen Rolls out Maritime Security Zone By Aiswarya Lakshmi Yemen is establishing a maritime security zone along the country’s 2,500 kilometre-long coastline […]

  • PLA calls for radar stations in S. China Sea

    Could prevent piracy and assist SAR. PLA admiral calls for radar stations in South China Sea Radar stations and lisening posts should be built on the islands China controls in […]

  • Malaysia, Philippines to strengthen bilateral ties

    Meeting discusses disputed waters.  Malaysia, Philippines defense chiefs meet to strengthen bilateral ties Frances Mangosing MANILA, Philippines—The defense chiefs of Malaysia and Philippines met on Wednesday at Camp Aguinaldo to […]

  • ITF renews support for MPHRP

    ITF renews support for MPHRP. ITF Seafarers’ Trust renews support for a humanitarian response to seafarers subjected to maritime piracy The Seafarers’ Trust provided core funding for the Maritime Piracy […]

  • Battling Piracy: India-Seychelles

    India’s maritime security moves in the Indian Ocean. Battling Piracy: India-Seychelles Victoria (Seychelles), Mar.11 (ANI): India has never really taken its attention off from the South and South-West Indian Ocean (SSWIO) region, […]

  • AdvanFort blames insurers

    Crew have not been paid by Advanfort since November 2013. Insurers have abandoned our crew, claims Advanfort By Gary Howard from London Private Maritime Security Company (PMSC) Advanfort says that its insurers have […]

  • Strengthening Nigeria’s Sea Power

    New ships to boost operational capability. Strengthening Nigeria’s Sea Power Chiemelie Ezeobi writes that with the recent acquisition and commissioning of four naval warships by the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria’s rising […]

  • US Navy Reaches Out for Help

    Budget cuts force rethink. US Navy Reaches Out for Help from Allies as Budget Crunch Looms by Kris Osborn Lawmakers and Navy leaders said U.S. allies around the globe will […]