Maritime Powers

  • LNG and security risks

    Increase in vessels brings security concerns. LNG imports: Separate port security force under study By Zafar Bhutta ISLAMABAD: As more LNG terminals are planned in Karachi, the government is considering a […]

  • China, Russia conclude naval drills

    2017 Joint Sea Drills phase two ends. China, Russia conclude joint naval drills The last batch of scheduled exercises in the second phase of the 2017 China-Russia Joint Sea Drills […]

  • Nigeria’s illegal weapons

    Nigeria battles illegal arms. Red alert at land borders, seaports, over influx of arms By Udeme Clement The influx of arms and ammunition into Nigeria from Turkey has taken a […]

  • Arms smugglers caught

    Successful operation foils smugglers. CMF and EU NAVFOR Conduct a Coordinated Operation Against Arms Smuggling in the Gulf of Aden On 22nd September, whilst conducting Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in […]

  • Drug gang face justice

    Vessel was in US waters at the time of arrest. Accused drug pirates in $25M seizure near Galapagos Islands to be prosecuted in Columbus By Beth Burger Three Ecuadorian and one […]

  • Pirates used AIS

    Malaysian authorities have come down hard on the hijacking gang took a Thai-flagged tanker earlier this month. Pirates used AIS tracking app to identify ship to hijack Local reports said […]

  • Recon & Surveillance event set

    3rd Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology returns to Rome in January 2018 SMi Reports: Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology returns to London on 30th-31st January 2018 to maximise maritime situational […]

  • New Commander for 5th Fleet

    Staff changes at top level. U.S. Fifth Fleet Welcomes New Commander Story by Cmdr. NAVCENT Public Affairs  U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet Vice Adm. John C. Aquilino […]

  • Iran supplying Yemen

    Threat to merchant shipping highlighted. Iran Is Smuggling Increasingly Potent Weapons Into Yemen, U.S. Admiral Says By ERIC SCHMITT The top American admiral in the Middle East said on Monday that […]

  • Qatar, France in Military Drill

    Qatar, France Stage Joint Military Drill A French frigate has arrived at Qatari Hamad Port to participate in a number of maritime exercises with Qatari navy, Qatar news agency (QNA) […]