Tag: hijack

  • MMEA wary of speedboats

    Malaysian authorities know the pirates are still out there. MMEA wary of speedboats BY MOHD FARHAAN SHAH JOHOR BARU: The presence of high powered boats in waters off Johor has […]

  • Tanker not hijacked

    Earlier fears of pirate attack prove unfounded. Malaysia oil tanker ‘not hijacked’ despite earlier reports A Malaysian oil tanker has not been hijacked as earlier reported, but taken to Indonesia […]

  • Group offers to guard Delta waters

    Just what the Delta needs: another group of guards. Group offers to safeguard Niger Delta waterways Posted By: Olugbenga Adanikin A group of volunteers, the Nigerian Merchant Navy Coastal Defence […]

  • Pirates jailed for 5 years

    Men convicted of piracy in July. Somali pirates get five years in jail PORT LOUIS, Mauritius – Twelve Somalis who attacked a container ship in the Indian Ocean were sentenced […]

  • Nigerian Navy, fake kidnaps

    Navy suggests that kidnaps are being faked. Kidnapped crews probably disagree. Navy profiles ships, owners involved in stage-managed kidnap attempts By Evelyn Usman lagos—Nigerian Navy, yesterday said it had begun […]

  • Nigeria: Operation Crocodile Smile

    Sends message to Niger Delta militants. Nigeria: Operation Crocodile Smile By Abu Najakku About a fortnight ago, the Nigerian Army launched what it called Operation Crocodile Smile. The operation, according […]

  • Vietnam’s ambitions

    Vietnam’s maritime domain is of huge importance. What the end of the US arms embargo means for Vietnam Author: Cuong T. Nguyen, University of Chicago The United States’ complete lifting […]

  • Robot ships and pirates

    Does no crew mean no target? How Pirates Will Adapt To The Future Of Robot Cargo Ships Kelsey Atherton What’s the going rate for a human life? Depending on a […]

  • Navy issues Delta threat

    Only MEND is negotiating with government. Surrender or be wiped-out – Navy warns militants Kess Ewubare The Nigerian Navy has warned militants in the Niger Delta to embrace the peace […]

  • Fast patrols for Philippines?

    New assets would ensure greater coverage. Philippine Navy open for fast craft purchase Procurement of more fast craft would bolster the Philippine Navy’s response in addressing the country’s internal security […]