Maritime Powers

  • UN renews anti-piracy plans

    UN pledges to continue fight against Somali pirates. Security Council Renews Action to Fight Piracy off Somali Coast, Calling for Deployment of Vessels, Arms, Military Aircraft Expressing continued grave concern […]

  • Pakistan naval ship in Doha

    Ship engaged in anti-piracy and anti-terror duties. Pakistan naval ship in Doha on goodwill visit By Umer Nangiana/Staff Reporter Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Aslat has arrived in Qatar on a […]

  • Kenya, Somalia in territorial dispute

    Concerns dispute could easily escalate and further destabalise region.  Kenya and Somalia could go to war on territorial row By Amukowa Anangwe Nairobi; Kenya: On August 28, this year, Somalia […]

  • Big data is stopping pirates

    Nano satellites keep track of shipping. Big Data Is Stopping Maritime Pirates … From Space Robert Vamosi Somali pirates, made famous in a recent Tom Hanks film, are the scourge […]

  • Strengthening coastline security a must

    CG points to terror risk on West coast.  Strengthening coastline security a must: Coast Guard RAGHAVA M. The security situation along the West coast, including Karnataka, is fragile. There is […]

  • Navy promises to protect waterways

    Navy reaffirms commitment to end piracy and illegality. Nigerian Navy Promises To Protect The Nation’s Waterways The Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Samuel […]

  • China, Vietnam for maritime dialogue

    Hopes that tensions can be eased through diplomatic channels. China, Vietnam willing to handle maritime issues through dialogue (Reuters) – China and Vietnam have agreed to handle maritime disputes through dialogue, Chinese […]

  • South Africa’s Engagement in Counter-Piracy

    Operation Copper and SANDF’s anti-piracy work.  South Africa’s Engagement in Counter-Piracy By Lisa Otto South Africa became involved as a counter-piracy actor rather late in the day, after repeated calls […]

  • Nigerian, EU partner on maritime crime

    Looks to EU for assistance with training.  Maritime Crime: FG Partners EU On Military Training The Nigerian Government is partnering the international community to effectively train stakeholders in the marine […]

  • Iran Seeking Military Interactions

    Iran Seeking Military Interactions with Gulf of Aden Littoral States TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the Iranian Navy’s 32nd flotilla of warships Captain Seyed Hossein Sharifinasab underlined that the Navy sends […]