Tag: Hostage

  • Pirates cite navy as deterrent

    EUNAVFOR and NATO due to withdraw in late 2016. Prisoner survey notes international naval presence as the primary deterrent to pirates UNODC and OBP jointly conducted an informal survey of […]

  • Dryad releases their Q2 figures

    Southeast Asia the major concern. Maritime Crime in Southeast Asia sees a 22% increase in first half of 2015, Dryad’s latest figures show  Today, Dryad Maritime, the UK’s leading maritime […]

  • NEMA, NSA collaborate on maritime crime

    But what of NIMASA, Marine Police and Navy? NEMA, NSA collaborate to tackle maritime crimes The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday said it would collaborate with the office […]

  • Submarines for what? We face no maritime threats

    Thailand’s new subs raise questions. Submarines for what? We face no maritime threats SUPALAK GANJANAKHUNDEE BANGKOK: — THAILAND definitely needs equipment to build up its military strength – but submarines […]

  • Nigerian pirates kill baby

    Pirates grow ever more callous. Pirates Drown Seven Months Old Baby In Akwa Ibom Aghatise Osazuwa Sea pirates, who operated in Mbo Local Government Council axis of the Gulf of […]

  • The fight against piracy is growing

    UNODC hosts event for prosecutors and judges. The fight against piracy is growing Togo – The cost of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea for 2014 is estimated at nearly […]

  • Tug used in hijacking identified

    Five suspects remain at large. Tug in Orkim Harmony hijacking identified Crystal Chan The Indonesian navy said it has identified a tug used to hijack Malaysian-flagged tanker Orkim Harmony in […]

  • Seaman Guard Ohio crew devastated

    Former AdvanFort men face long wait. ‘Devastated’ crew of Seaman Guard Ohio could wait six months for trial to start By Marcus Hand from Singapore It could take up to six months for […]

  • Nigerian piracy causing concern

    New push for Nigerian Coast Guard. Stakeholders Express Worry Over Spate Of Piracy On Nigerian Waters By NAN Stakeholders on maritime sector on Sunday expressed worry over worsening spate of […]

  • Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates 3

    Part three of the series looking at the Vietnamese fight against piracy. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – P3: All 11 pirates surrender, unhurt After pirates aboard the Zafirah tanker […]