Tag: Hostage
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12 pirate attacks off Malaysia in 2015
MMEA releases new figures for the year to date. 12 pirate attacks reported in southern region so far this year ALOR GAJAH: A total of 12 attacks by pirates have […]
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Counterterrorism Strategy Development
Unique exercise offered learning opportunity. NAVSCIATTS Equips Officers With Counterterrorism Strategy Development Knowledge, Tools By: Glenn Sircy Fifteen officers from four partner nations participated in a collaborative national and multinational-level […]
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New Nigerian policy on PMSCs?
Will Nigeria relax its current rules on PMSC use? Navy chief seeks new policy on private maritime security By Eugene Agha The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral […]
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India begins work on Assumption
Facilities to be used in anti-piracy work. India begins infrastructure work on Assumption Island of Seychelles New Delhi: Five months after leasing Assumption Island, one of the 115 islands that […]
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Navy arrests 80 vessels
Nigeria’s ongoing fight against oil theft. Navy arrests 80 vessels equipments in 18 months Posted By: Precious Igbonwelundu Despite inadequacies in its platforms, the Nigerian Navy (NN) said yesterday that […]
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Fishermen abducted, trawlers stolen
Piracy off Bangladesh often unreported. Robbers abduct 68 fishermen, take away 3 trawlers from Bay Robbers kidnapped at least 68 fishermen and took away three fishing trawlers from the Bay […]
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Nigeria hopes to end maritime crime
FG Seeks Elimination Of Maritime Illegalities By: Segun Adio The Federal Government has called for a more robust engagement among navies of West African sub-region to ward off maritime criminals […]
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Pinoy pirates detained
Police patrol on August 21st caught men, one suspect died during incident. Complaints filed vs. piracy suspects in Zambo del Sur By Jong Cadion, for CNN Philippines The Vicente A. […]
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Oil tanker rescued from pirates
Iran claims another pirate victory… Oil tanker rescued from pirates The Iranian Navy commander has said that a pirate attack on an oil tanker was foiled by the 35th fleet […]
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Team formed to fight SE Asian pirates
Hopes move will reduce incidents. Rapid response team formed to fight SE Asian pirates SAM CHAMBERS In response to the growing threat posed by robbers and pirates in the region […]