Maritime Crime

  • Terror plot reveals political issues

    al Qaeda attempt to hijack naval vessel was doomed from outset.  Karachi terror plot reveals plenty about the political landscape Tom Hussain n early September, a group of terrorists attempted […]

  • Piracy: The many agonies of Oron nation

    Region plagued by pirates continues to suffer.  Piracy: The many agonies of Oron nation Udeme Utip – Uyo BUSINESS operators at the Oron Beach Market, which is obviously the main […]

  • Chinese sub in anti-piracy role

    PLA Navy continues push into Indian Ocean. Chinese Submarine Headed to Gulf of Aden For Counter Piracy Operations By: Sam LaGrone China has sent a submarine to the Gulf of Aden […]

  • Bangladesh cuts piracy by 70%

    Chittagong no longer listed as high risk. Bangladesh cuts 70% piracy at Bay of Bengal with US support Bangladeshi and American maritime partnership has made the Bay of Bengal “more […]

  • MoD secures 7,500 naval jobs

    Huge investment secures defence jobs. Ministry of Defence naval base deals secure 7,500 UK jobs The Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.2bn of contracts to support the management of UK […]

  • The Portunus Concept

    By Hank Glauser Principal Investigator, Global Security, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory The mission of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is to strengthen United States’ security through development and application […]

  • S. Korea to extend deployment

    Anti-piracy mission likely to be extended by 12 months. South Korean Navy Will Likely Extend Deployment in Gulf of Aden MOSCOW, September 30 (RIA Novosti) – South Korean troops will […]

  • Iran to Stage Massive Naval Drills

    Iranian Navy continues its charm offensive… Commander: Iran to Stage Massive Naval Drills in Winter Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced that the Navy plans to hold naval […]

  • Gulf of Aden risk downgraded

    Reduction in pirate activity leads to pay cut. Hazard pay for seafarers passing by Gulf of Aden limited as risk status downgraded By: Veronica Uy MANILA – Hazard pay for seafarers […]

  • China’s ships perfect for Russia

    Possible new build deals ahead? China’s warships perfect fit for Russian navy, says magazine The August issue of Russia’s National Defense Magazine has advised the country to buy warships from […]