Maritime Powers
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Posidonia opens its doors
POSIDONIA 2018 WELCOMES THE WORLD Greek PM Opens global maritime agenda-setting shipping show which sets major milestone with over 2,000 exhibitors on 50th anniversary Greek Prime Minister Mr Alexis Tsipras […]
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Security in the Gulf of Guinea
Funding for security assured. 37 countries to fund Gulf of Guinea security The 37 members of the Gulf of Guinea have agreed to institute a funding scheme strengthen security in […]
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UN talks on Hodeidah
Could political move stop attack? U.N. Yemen envoy in talks with Houthis to cede Hodeidah port: sources ADEN (Reuters) – The U.N. Yemen mediator is in talks with the Houthi […]
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Spratly spat
Rumble in the South China Sea continues. South China Sea dispute: Beijing attacks ‘irresponsible’ US comments China has branded as “irresponsible” US comments that it is intimidating its neighbours with […]
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Fight for Hodeidah looms
Coalition and Yemeni government forces within striking distance of port town. Plan to Besiege Hodeidah, Leave Exits for Houthis to Escape Saiid Al-Abiad Hodeidah Governor al-Hassan al-Taher told Asharq Al-Awsat […]
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China concern over Indo-India deal
Shoe appears to be on the other foot. China warns of ‘military race’ over India’s islands deal AMANDA HODGE A deal between India and Indonesia to develop strategically located ports […]
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Nigeria pushes GoG marsec
Lots of talk, but little in terms of concrete improvements. Buhari seeks national, regional collaboration on maritime security in Gulf of Guinea PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for national […]
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US renames Pacific Command
Same job, new name. US military renames Pacific Command The US is renaming its largest military command to reflect the growing importance of the Indian Ocean in America’s strategic thinking. […]
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Nigeria hosts Eku Kugbe drill
Naval drills for NN and others. Nigerian Navy, others join forces against pirates, maritime criminals By: Precious Igbonwelundu The Nigerian Navy (NN) Wednesday joined forces with her counterparts from West, Central […]
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PH China worries
Concerns about China could see spending boost. Philippines upgrades navy amid Chinese maritime threat The Philippine Navy is one of the weakest maritime defence forces in Southeast Asia, leaving the sprawling […]