Tag: hijack

  • Navy debunks piracy claims

    Despite multiple kidnappings in the last 10 days, Navy denies increase. Navy debunks claims of increasing piracy in Nigeria The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday debunked claims that piracy and kidnapping […]

  • Pirates kidnap 14 fishermen

    Piracy still a major problem in the Bay of Bengal. Pirates kidnap 14 fishermen in Patuakhali Pirates kidnapped 14 fishermen from the Bay of Bengal under Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali on […]

  • Dryad Maritime achieves ISO certification

    LRQA certifies Dryad to ISO 28008. Dryad Maritime achieves ISO certification The UK’s leading maritime intelligence provider, Dryad Maritime, has achieved ISO certification to ISO 9001:2008.  The certification covers the provision […]

  • Nigerians strike again over piracy

    Insecurity and piracy causing anger in Bayelsa State. Maritime workers resume strike in Bayelsa The Bayelsa State unit of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has resumed an indefinite […]

  • Tri nation CG drills

    Exercises looked at Search and Rescue and anti-piracy ops.  Sri Lanka takes part in joint coastguard exercise with India and Maldives Sri Lanka Navy recently took part in a joint […]

  • Indian warship scrapes MV

    Another incident for the navy to investigate. Indian warship scrapes merchant vessel off Vizag, Navy orders probe NEW DELHI: In a shocking incident on the high seas, which are open […]

  • Drum Cussac and Ambrey agree deal

    Ambrey to take on DC’s maritime business. Drum Cussac and Ambrey Risk agree sale and purchase of Maritime Transits Security Business Drum Cussac, the leading global business risk consultancy, and […]

  • India needs to act with Indonesia

    Alliances crucial to region’s security. India needs to act with Indonesia for Indo-Pacific security “This is the time to return to Jalesveva Jayamahe (in the ocean we will triumph). For […]

  • Boat drivers protest against pirates

    Ongoing attacks prompt strike action.  Boat Drivers Protest Activities Of Sea Pirates Osa Okhomina Boat drivers in Bayelsa State, weekend, shut down water transportation along the creeks and waterways over […]

  • Chinese Submarine in Sri Lanka

    Chinese PLA Navy continues its push into Indian Ocean Region. Chinese submarine docks in Sri Lanka despite Indian concerns BY SHIHAR ANEEZ AND RANGA SIRILAL (Reuters) – Sri Lanka has […]