Tag: hijack

  • Nigerian Police train in marsec

    Huge spike in piracy, Delta militancy this year. Navy trains 40 officials on inland water policing Posted By: Precious Igbonwelundu The Nigeria Navy (NN) has initiated a Basic Marine Operations […]

  • Pirates, terror focus India

    Threats remain for India. Seaborne terror, piracy key threats to maritime security, PM Modi says VISAKHAPATNAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged the threat of sea-borne terror and piracy […]

  • Pricey upgrade for NZ Navy

    The cost of upgrading the weapons systems for NZ Navy frigates will match their initial purchase price 20 years ago. Navy frigates’ upgrade to cost $440m Kate Pereyra Garcia HMNZS […]

  • India hosts fleet review

    India shows off its naval power. 52 countries take part in IFR – India’s biggest military exercise ever SUHAS MUNSHI The second International Fleet Review, which started on Thursday, is […]

  • Germany’s piracy concerns

    German shipowners warn against complacency. Piracy threatens worldwide shipping André Klohn The German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) has warned of a slowdown in the fight against piracy in the Horn of […]

  • India, Thailand discuss marsec

    Other issues included strengthening ongoing cooperation in counter-terrorism and security. Maritime security, trade routes on agenda at India-Thai meet Written by Maneesh Chhibber In a major initiative, India today discussed with […]

  • Lack of cash = attacks

    Amnesty payments to former militants stopped in December. Operator blames pipeline vandalism on collapse of amnesty Godfrey BIVBERE Former President of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transportation Senior […]

  • No anti-piracy patrol for SA

    Mozambique Channel unprotected. No ship currently on station for Operation Copper Written by Kim Helfrich Operation Copper, the South African Development Community (SADC) counter-piracy tasking led by South Africa, has […]

  • Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 commences

    Cutlass Express scenarios will test watchstanders’ ability to respond to illicit trafficking, piracy, illegal fishing, and search and rescue situations. Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 commences Maritime forces from eastern Africa, […]

  • South Africa’s counter-piracy operation

    Cooperation is key. An insight into South Africa’s counter-piracy operation Written by Kim Helfrich In a candid assessment of South Africa’s commitment to a continued presence in the Mozambique Channel […]