Tag: hijack

  • OBP and piracy in Africa

    OBP analyses current piracy trends in Africa. Oceans Beyond Piracy discusses Piracy Conditions Worldwide In the run-up to the upcoming African Union Maritime Summit in Lomé, Togo, the Oceans Beyond […]

  • Iran watches waters

    Iran points at US Navy, taps its nose. Iran’s Navy Keeping Watchful Eye on Foreigners’ Moves in Regional Waters: Commander TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari […]

  • Maritime insecurity in WAF

    Analysis of the Gulf of Guinea and its security issues. Maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea: Threats, vulnerabilities and opportunities by Francois Vreÿ The South China Sea, Malacca Straits, […]

  • Indo invites France to help

    France built a hydrographic survey ship for the Indonesian Navy. Indonesia Invites France for Maritime Security Cooperation TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia has invited French investment in the field of maritime security […]

  • New OPV for Mauritius

    The National Coast Guard has a new patrol boat, the CGS Victory, made in India. New Patrol Vessel for National Coast Guard (Made in India) New patrol vessel, the CGS […]

  • Floating armoury changes

    News will impact PMSCs operating in the Indian Ocean. Floating Armouries – Major Legal Change Underway Thomas Egerstrom The debate of the legality surrounding “floating armouries” (FA’s) has been circulated […]

  • Somalia protests pirate verdict

    The Somali Information Ministry in a statement on Sunday disputed the version that its citizens were pirates. Somali protesters urge India to release 119 ‘pirates’ By Mohamed Adam Somali protesters […]

  • Region agrees to tackle Malacca

    Hopes new agreement will clamp down on piracy, maritime crime. Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore agree to strengthen coordination in Malacca Strait YOGYAKARTA, Sept 26 — Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have agreed […]

  • Nigerians nab Delta Avenger

    Nigerian forces continue to press militants. Navy arrests Avengers’ strike force leader in Delta A suspected serial pipeline vandal and strike force leader of the Niger Delta Avengers has been […]

  • Singapore piracy warning

    Region recently lauded for drop in maritime crime. Singapore Navy warns of increased piracy threat The Singapore Navy is warning shipowners in the region need to be super aware of […]