Maritime Crime

  • PHL, US forces to hold exercises

    Annual PHIBLEX begins next week. PHL, US forces to hold amphibious landing exercise starting Sept. 29 Philippine and US forces will hold amphibious landing exercises from September 29 to October […]

  • Iranian Navy docks in Salalah

    Anti-piracy group arrives in Oman.  Iranian Navy’s 31st fleet warships dock in Salalah BY ELHAM POURMOHAMMADI Muscat: The Iranian Navy’s 31st fleet of warships docked in the port of Salalah yesterday […]

  • Nigeria: Security and corruption

    Is corruption truly endemic in the country and how does it affect security? Nigeria’s Security System: A Crisis of Corruption? By Cassie Blombaum, Guardian Global Resources Piracy and terrorism may […]

  • China’s navy enters Strait of Hormuz

    Countries enjoying warm relationship. In search for security, China’s navy enters Strait of Hormuz: Kemp By John Kemp (Reuters) – Bandar Abbas, home of Iran‘s navy and the main port in […]

  • Fisherman shot dead off Qatar coast

    Another Indian fisherman shot and killed. Tamil Nadu fisherman shot dead off Qatar coast Daniel George CHENNAI: A 32-year-old fisherman from Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram was shot dead off the Qatar […]

  • Germany grounds anti-piracy helos

    Cracks in tail ground 22 helicopters. Germany grounds ‘Sea Lynx’ helicopters on piracy duty The majority of the German Bundeswehr navy’s helicopter fleet is currently out of service. A recurring […]

  • Seagull Maritime: Safety, Security

    New training modules released. Seagull Maritime Response on Safety, Security By Joseph R. Fonseca Key areas of concern for seafarer safety and security in both marine and offshore operations have […]

  • Black gold buccaneers

    Piracy and oil theft still rife.  Black gold buccaneers: Is Nigeria’s failing amnesty causing rise in oil piracy? Marissa Hall | Shale Plays Media For five years, there has been […]

  • CMF captures $280 million in drugs

    Another successful haul for multinational force.  Aussies and Kiwis Unite Under Pakistan-led CTF-150 to Strike a Blow Against Drug Traffickers A ROYAL Australian Navy warship operating under command of Pakistan […]

  • Asian ship owners in piracy action call

    Continuing attacks spur call for more action. Asian shipowners call for government action on piracy By Marcus Hand from Singapore Asian shipowners have called for action by governments on piracy […]