Tag: hijack

  • Nigeria loses N433.62bn annually to oil theft

    100,000 barrels a day going missing. Nigeria loses N433.62bn annually to oil theft – Navy The Nigerian Navy said on Tuesday that the country is losing about 100, 000 barrels […]

  • Piracy in Somalia and Nigeria

    Piracy in Somalia and Nigeria: From the political protest to a profitable criminal activity Guest Article by Marta Fernández Sebastián, Universidad Complutense de Madrid One of the common points shared […]

  • Japan and India’s Warming Defense Ties

    A response to China’s push into the Indian Ocean. Japan and India’s Warming Defense Ties From defense sales to joint exercises, Tokyo and New Delhi are expanding the scope of […]

  • US concerned over China tactics

    Territorial disputes raise US eyebrows. US voices concern over China’s ‘dramatic’ tactics in South China Sea New Delhi: The US on Tuesday expressed concern over China’s “provocative” and “dramatic” tactics in […]

  • Ghana warns ships over AIS

    GMA says ships are turning AIS off. Vessels on Ghanaian waters warned against non-communication The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has warned that captains of vessels operating in Ghanaian waters and […]

  • PN commits to maritime security

    Pakistan now heading Combined Task Force 151. PN vows commitment to regional maritime security From the command of Combined Task Force (CTF-151) and Pakistan Navy’s resolve to work in tandem […]

  • HMS Duncan sails for maiden deployment

    New destroyer heads to Gulf. HMS Duncan sails for maiden deployment HMS Duncan, the Royal Navy’s newest warship, sailed from Portsmouth today for her maiden deployment. The Type 45 destroyer […]

  • Indian Navy Seeks 50 Ship Borne Drones

    UAVs to be used in anti-piracy, counter terror and SAR. Indian Navy Seeks 50 Ship Borne Drones India’s Directorate of Naval Air Staff has issued Request for Information (RFI) last […]

  • Asphalt Venture crew receive help

    MPHRP assist with support for former hostages.  Indian Asphalt Venture Crew Assisted with Humanitarian Support in Mumbai The 7 Indian crew of Asphalt Venture were invited to Mumbai by Maritime […]

  • China expects Sri Lanka to allow submarines on anti-piracy missions

    Sri Lanka announced no repeats of previous visits. China ‘expects Sri Lanka’ to allow submarines on anti-piracy missions Ananth Krishnan China on Monday made clear it expected the new Sri […]