Tag: hijack

  • HMAS Melbourne in drugs bust

    Continued success for Combined Maritime Forces. HMAS Melbourne uncovers illicit drugs and weapons during raid Ian McPhedran THE navy warship HMAS Melbourne picked up where HMAS Newcastle left off in […]

  • Declaration to boost Asean ties

    Maritime crime and IUU fishing in spotlight. Declaration on transnational crime to boost Asean ties BY NURADZIMMAH DAIM KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Declaration in Combating Transnational Crime will see […]

  • Exercise Oxide capability demonstration

    France and South Africa showcase abilities. Exercise Oxide capability demonstration Exercise Oxide, the combined French/South African maritime exercise, moved into top gear at the weekend with a capability demonstration in […]

  • Journo pirate trial opens

    Planned to film piracy documentary but visas were wrong. British journalists on trial over Indonesia piracy film BATAM, Indonesia (AFP) – Two British journalists have gone on trial in Indonesia […]

  • Somalia wants pirates back

    Horrible conditions inside pirate prison. Much like those their hostages had to endure… Somalia wants repatriation of ‘pirate’ prisoners in Kenya jails Somalia has said that it is working for […]

  • Indonesia’s Maritime Security

    Indonesia seeking IMO Council membership. Indonesia’s Maritime Security, Key to Asia-Pacific Stability Retired Admiral Dr. Marsetio said with that with Indonesia`s geographical position, the country could give a big contribution of maritime security in […]

  • India’s Gulf Diplomacy

    India’s softly-softly approach pays dividends. The Indian Navy’s Arabian Gulf Diplomacy – Analysis By Abhijit Singh The steady evolution of Indian Ocean diplomacy in recent years has been a defining […]

  • Gunboats donated to Nigerian Navy

    Hopes new craft will improve local maritime security. Governor Obiano donates gunboats to Nigerian Navy Written by James Eze The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, Tuesday donated a gun-boat […]

  • Floating armoury probe continues

    Investigations into Avant Garde Maritime Services to continue Tharushan Fernando Co-Cabinet Spokesperson,Minister (Dr.) Rajitha Senaratne stated that at the meeting held with the heads of the Government , the President […]

  • Thais probe fishermen killings

    Killings occurred in waters between Vietnam and Malaysia. Thai general pledges to probe deadly shootings of Vietnamese fishermen Thailand’s Police Major General Apichart Suribunya has promised to vigorously investigate the […]