Terrorism

  • Nigerian Navy adopts new strategies

    New approaches to maritime threats required.  Navy to Adopt New Strategies against Maritime Security Threats The Nigerian Navy is set to adopt strategies to reduce to the threats to maritime […]

  • Batam marine HQ opens despite opposition

    New base will hopefully fight piracy in region. Batam marine HQ opens despite opposition After being in limbo for some time reportedly due to opposition by Singapore, the Marine Corps’ […]

  • Libya closes Benghazi port

    Libya closes Benghazi port amid fighting with militants The major Libyan commercial port of Benghazi has been closed due to ongoing fighting between Islamist militants and pro-government forces struggling to […]

  • ISIS: A maritime threat

    Potential threat already being acted on. ISIS: A maritime threat, navies taking no chance Allan Jacob Largest naval exercises get underway in Middle East  International navies are working together to […]

  • Libyan navy ship hit during fighting

    Intense fighting around port.  Libyan navy ship hit during fighting in Benghazi port, smoke rising (Reuters) – A Libyan navy ship docked at Benghazi port was hit during heavy fighting […]

  • India needs to act with Indonesia

    Alliances crucial to region’s security. India needs to act with Indonesia for Indo-Pacific security “This is the time to return to Jalesveva Jayamahe (in the ocean we will triumph). For […]

  • Islamic State and piracy

    Suggestions that IS is looking to piracy are rebuffed. Is Islamic State Group Getting Into the Piracy Business? DUBAI — An expert is downplaying concerns raised last week by the United […]

  • Nigerian OPV completes trials

    Chinese-built OPV to boost regional security. China completes sea trials for Nigerian OPV China has completed sea trials of a 95 m offshore patrol vessel (OPV) on order for the […]

  • Singapore adds surveillance blimp

    Eye-in-the-Sky Blimp Boosts Singapore’s Spying Ability By Kyunghee Park A missing airplane and a rise in piracy attacks off the coast of Singapore has prompted the city-state to boost surveillance […]

  • NIMASA Tightens Security for Oil Rigs

    Despite some gains, piracy is still a major issue for the country.  Nigeria: NIMASA Tightens Security for Oil Rigs, Nation’s Waters By Eugene Agha Lagos — The Nigerian Maritime Administration […]