Tag: hijack

  • Security and Anti-Piracy. What is next?

    The impact on crews of piracy. Security and Anti-Piracy. What is next? What we expect in the future? Piracy will not go away, it is shifting and some people are […]

  • Navy promises to protect waterways

    Navy reaffirms commitment to end piracy and illegality. Nigerian Navy Promises To Protect The Nation’s Waterways The Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Samuel […]

  • 90 Killed as Al-Shabab Takes Island

    Islamist group takes control of island. 90 Killed as Al-Shabab Takes Somali Island Witnesses in southern Somalia say more than 90 people were killed in weekend fighting that saw militant […]

  • Gabon orders Nexter turrets

    New weapon system will aid in piracy fight. Gabon orders Nexter turrets for its patrol boats Gabon has ordered four 15A naval mounts and a 20 mm Narwhal remote controlled […]

  • USCG trains Djiboutian Coast Guard

    Training aimed to improve understanding in a number of areas. USCG personnel train Djiboutian Coast Guard By Lt. Marquesio Robinson DJIBOUTI – Homeported in Yorktown, Virginia the International Mobile Training […]

  • South Africa’s Engagement in Counter-Piracy

    Operation Copper and SANDF’s anti-piracy work.  South Africa’s Engagement in Counter-Piracy By Lisa Otto South Africa became involved as a counter-piracy actor rather late in the day, after repeated calls […]

  • Sri Lanka committed to fight piracy

    Despite lack of attacks, regional nations not complacent.  Sri Lanka committed to fight sea piracy Sri Lanka says it will continue to play a role in anti-piracy operations until it […]

  • Nigerian, EU partner on maritime crime

    Looks to EU for assistance with training.  Maritime Crime: FG Partners EU On Military Training The Nigerian Government is partnering the international community to effectively train stakeholders in the marine […]

  • Iran Seeking Military Interactions

    Iran Seeking Military Interactions with Gulf of Aden Littoral States TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the Iranian Navy’s 32nd flotilla of warships Captain Seyed Hossein Sharifinasab underlined that the Navy sends […]

  • Costs soar despite piracy drop

    HoR ports still seeing high prices.  Costs soar despite drop in sea piracy BY BENARD SANGA Mombasa; Kenya: Despite a significant drop in piracy off the coast of Somalia after […]