Tag: hijack

  • Is a tanker war coming?

    Could US policy impact the merchant fleet? Maritime implications of Trump’s threats against Iran Dr. Theodore Karasik Last week, US President Donald Trump’s administration all but declared pending military action […]

  • USN boosts Red Sea presence

    The US Navy has decided to deploy two more Arleigh-Burke class destroyers in the Red Sea in order to fend off attacks from Yemeni Houthi rebels US Builds Up Red […]

  • Yemen not affecting transits

    Combined Maritime Forces see little change. Yemen Conflict Causes No Change in Vessel Movement – Canadian Commander The ongoing conflict in Yemen has had no impact on the movement of […]

  • Pirates hit tanker off Delta

    Spike in pirate activity off Nigeria. Pirates attacked the crude carrier Rio Spirit in Gulf of Guinea Pirates attacked the crude carrier Rio Spirit on 110 nautical miles south off […]

  • Iran thwarts pirate attack. Again

    Iranian Navy PR machine grinds into action. Navy thwarts pirate attack on Iranian vessel Naval forces have successfully saved an Iranian-owned trade ship from pirates in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, […]

  • BIMCO: Cyber security

    BIMCO turns its attention to the cyber threat. Cyber Security interview with Phil Tinsley, Manager, BIMCO Maritime Security BIMCO’s Phil Tinsley discusses the risk of cyber security in shipping and […]

  • Aman-2017 kicks off

    Multinational exercise opens. 36 countries to participate in Pakistan naval exercise Some 36 countries with host Pakistan as the 37th will be taking part in Pakistan Navy’s (PN) four-day joint […]

  • Militant piracy troubles Philippines

    Manila appeals for help from US or China over hijackings on crucial sea trade route Islamist militant piracy troubles Philippines by: Michael Peel Piracy by Islamist extremists in a crucial south […]

  • Pirate activity increases

    Pirate activity has increased in the last week. Nigerian Navy Foils Attacks on Two Oil Tankers, Frees 21 Crew Dulue Mbachu The Nigerian navy foiled two pirate attacks on oil […]

  • Philippines seeks pirate help

    Duterte reaches out to both naval powers. Philippines seeks US, China help to combat sea pirates MANILA (AFP) – The Philippines is seeking US and Chinese help to guard a […]