Tag: Gulf of Aden

  • India to sell OPVs to Sri Lanka?

    Following sale of ship to Mauritius, Sri Lanka orders two OPVs. After Mauritius, India to export warships to Sri Lanka KOLKATA: India will now export two warships to Sri Lanka […]

  • Pakistan Navy’s closer ties with Oman

    Visit follows joint anti-piracy exercises. Pakistan Navy strengthens its relations with Oman Muscat: Strong ties between Oman and Pakistan were highlighted at a reception held to welcome the Pakistani Navy frigate, […]

  • Suspected Torm pirates prosecuted

    Despite compensation pay out, prosecution ongoing.  Suspected Torm pirates prosecuted Denmark gave prosecuting nine Somali pirates who were accused of trying to hijack Torm Kansas. But right now the nine […]

  • PLA special forces revealed

    Chinese media reveal make up of nations special forces. The PLA’s special forces: secrets revealed China’s state media has recently confirmed that the People’s Liberation Army, the largest military force […]

  • Seychelles, Japan in pirate transfer deal

    Anti-piracy fight gains momentum as Japan and Seychelles sign exchange agreement By: John Lablache and Wanjohi Kabukuru A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Japan and Seychelles covering the conditions of transfer of suspected […]

  • Enrica Lexie row deepens

    Two years on, case still ongoing. Rattled Rome calls its ambassador home for ‘urgent consultations’ on Marines murder row The row between New Delhi and Rome over the Italian marine […]

  • Somaliland seizes Yemeni, Egyptian vessels

    Action taken against illegal fishing in Somaliland waters.  Somaliland seizes Yemeni and Egyptian vessels Somaliland has seized more than 51 Yemeni boats and an Egyptian ship for fishing illegally in […]

  • Floating arsenals

    How safe are floating armouries? Floating arsenals: The boats full of guns for hire against pirates The MNG Resolution may not immediately catch the eye but it is one of […]

  • Britain Never Left Persian Gulf

    New base, but Royal Navy have had presence for some time. Back in Bahrain? Britain Never Left Persian Gulf Peter Harris It was announced earlier this month that Britain would establish its […]

  • Piracy threat always on horizon

    Media may have moved on, but threat and hostages remain. Somali piracy threat always on the horizon Jon Gornall The name Captain Phillips is familiar to millions around the world. […]