Maritime Powers

  • Video shows warship attack

    Footage disproves Al Houthi claims that it was a missile attack Video emerges of suicide boat ramming Saudi frigate A video that shows the moment a skiff loaded with explosives […]

  • NZ heads to CMF

    Combined Maritime Forces tackle piracy and smuggling. NZDF To Help Counter Piracy And Trafficking in Middle East The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is sending a 55-member contingent and an […]

  • China’s Aircraft Carriers

    A closer look at the advances Beijing has been making of late. China’s Aircraft Carriers: Full Steam Ahead? By Jeff M. Smith I first visited Hainan Island six years ago, […]

  • New China island concerns

    Move would pile pressure on new US administration. China likely to build on reef near Philippines: minister Manila expects China to try to build on a reef off the coast […]

  • Crew kidnap off Nigeria

    Reports state that eight crew were kidnapped during the attack by 10 armed pirates in three speedboats. General cargo ship BBC Caribbean attacked by pirates in Gulf of Guinea The […]

  • US issues BAM alert

    US Maritime Alert issued. Following the attack on a Saudi warship by al Houthi-Saleh rebels last week, a US Maritime Alert (2017-002A) has been issued to all vessels transiting the […]

  • Indian Coast Guard turns 41

    CG hits middle age. Indian Coast Guard turns 41 MUMBAI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) western region has said that it is building up capabilities to safeguard the coastline and […]

  • USS Porter Enters Black Sea

    The ship’s operations in the Black Sea are meant to enhance maritime security and stability. USS Porter Enters Black Sea By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams BOSPHORUS STRAIT […]

  • Iran will be watching

    Expect Iran to keep an eye on things. UK, allies hold military drills in Persian Gulf amid Iran warning Britain, the US, France and Australia are holding maritime military exercises […]

  • China responds to US

    Comments from new US administration prompt move. China May Base Carrier Near South China Sea Chinese media report that the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) may base its first home-built aircraft […]