Maritime Crime
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Italy to begin naval exercises off Libya
‘Operation not directly connected with the crisis in Libya’. Italy to begin naval exercises off Libya (Reuters) – Italy will begin annual naval exercises this week near the coast of Libya, where a breakdown […]
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Asphalt Venture crew receive help
MPHRP assist with support for former hostages. Indian Asphalt Venture Crew Assisted with Humanitarian Support in Mumbai The 7 Indian crew of Asphalt Venture were invited to Mumbai by Maritime […]
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Int’l efforts for Red Sea security a must
Routes must be secured. Sisi to Salman: int’l efforts for Red Sea security a ‘must’ CAIRO: International efforts are necessary to prevent any harm against Red Sea security and international […]
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China expects Sri Lanka to allow submarines on anti-piracy missions
Sri Lanka announced no repeats of previous visits. China ‘expects Sri Lanka’ to allow submarines on anti-piracy missions Ananth Krishnan China on Monday made clear it expected the new Sri […]
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Is Nigeria’s Territorial Water Safe?
NIMASA insists piracy reports are false. Is Nigeria’s Territorial Water Safe? With massive investment in maritime security in the recent past, resulting in satellite capabilities and increased operational platforms, the […]
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NATO Commander visits IMO anti-piracy training
NATO Commander visits IMO anti-piracy training NATO Maritime Commander visits IMO training in Greece Vice Admiral Peter Hudson CBE Royal Navy, NATO Maritime Commander, visited the two-week Advanced Maritime Law Enforcement/Training […]
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Abandoned vessels in Lagos Anchorage
Criminals using ships as bases. Miscreants take over abandoned vessels in Lagos Anchorage The increasing incidence of abandonment of vessels on Lagos waters is generating concerns in the maritime industry. This […]
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Somali pirates release hostages
Ransom of $150,000 allegedly paid. Somali pirates release Thai hostages held for 4 years NAIROBI: Four Thai fishermen held hostage by Somali pirates for nearly four years have been released, […]
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Australian Police seize 100kg of methamphetamine
Drugs hidden inside shipping container. Australian Police seize 100kg of methamphetamine This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. The […]
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Iran wraps up first day of maneuvers
Huge exercise in Persian Gulf. Iran’s IRGC wraps up first day of major maneuvers in Persian Gulf Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has wrapped up the first day of major massive […]