Maritime Powers

  • Red Sea concerns

    Conflict spillover now vexing merchant marine. Yemen Conflict Forces New Security Recommendations Posted by Joseph Keefe In response to the threats arising from the conflict in Yemen, BIMCO, ICS and […]

  • China cure for Sulu pirates?

    President Rodrigo Duterte credits China for helping combat piracy in Somalia and hopes the country can do the same thing for the Philippines and Indonesia. Duterte wants China to secure […]

  • US, Indo work on marsec

    Push back against China and Daesh-aligned terror groups. US to work with Indonesia on maritime security, counter-terrorism Francis Chan JAKARTA – The United States wants to work with Indonesia, as […]

  • Pirates kill two in Delta

    Killings come as militants threaten region again. Sea Robbers Attack, Kill Two Marine Policemen in Bayelsa Gunmen believed to sea pirates have carried out an attack on a Marine Police […]

  • Abu Sayyaf hostages freed

    Hostages were both fishing boat Captains. Abu Sayyaf frees 2 abducted Indonesians who are now with Sulu gov By: Frinston Lim, Julie Alipal ZAMBOANGA CITY — Two Indonesians abducted near Taganak Island […]

  • Tanzania tightens flag

    Move follows vessel seizure by Greek Coast Guard. Tanzania to Crack Down on Ships With Suspicious Cargo Mohammed Yusuf NAIROBI —  Tanzania’s government has de-registered an explosives-laden Libya-bound ship flying […]

  • MT Barrett released

    Pirates free hijacked vessel. MT Barrett – vessel and crew safe Union Maritime can confirm that the MT Barrett has been released after a Gulf of Guinea piracy incident lasting […]

  • Japan, India to combat piracy

    SAR and anti-piracy ops. India to work with Japan to combat piracy CHENNAI: The Indian Coast Guard is planning to expand its cooperation with the Japan Coast Guard and coast guards of other countries […]

  • Shady Triangle

    Arrests deals a huge blow to criminal gang. Shady triangle: Southeast Asia’s illegal fuel market Henning Gloystein, John Geddie SINGAPORE (Reuters) – An alleged oil heist in Singapore that has already […]

  • NATO command changes

    Change of Command at SNMG1 and SNMCMG1. Danish and Belgian commanders take lead of NATO naval groups Danish and Belgian commanders have taken the lead of two NATO naval groups […]