Tag: Hostage

  • 7 killed as pirates attack community

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    Pirates and armed robbers continue to target local communities in Niger Delta. 7 killed, 4 injured as sea pirates attack Ondo community Yinka Oladoyinbo FOUR members of a private security […]

  • Curbing maritime piracy in Africa

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    Economic and political instability contributing to piracy in region. Curbing the excesses of maritime piracy in Africa Author: M.A. Johnson It may be reasonable to assume that piracy has existed for […]

  • Enrica Lexie Marines go to court

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    Long running legal battle involving Italian Marines who allegedly shot and killed Indian fishermen. Italian marines case: Mukul Rohatgi not to appear for marines Prabhati Nayak Mishra ive months after […]

  • HMAS Toowoomba gets female Command

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    Commander Catherine Hayes becomes first female in RAN to command a warship in the M.E. HMAS Toowoomba deploys with first female commander Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston has congratulated Commander Catherine Hayes, […]

  • W. African pirates tap into liquid gold

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    Hijackings for oil cargo highlight regions security issues. West African pirates tap into ‘liquid gold’ riches Maritime security analysts say the area of the attacks is spreading and a concerted, […]

  • Hijacked Ship Released Near Nigeria

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    MT Hai Soon 6 hijacked off Ghana is finally released off Nigeria. Hijacked Ship Released Near Nigeria A hijacked Singaporean oil tanker carrying 21 sailors was released yesterday, a week […]

  • NZ Orion heads to Gulf of Aden

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    Maritime surveillance aircraft to join anti-piracy efforts in region. NZ Orion heads to Gulf of Aden A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-3K2 Orion aircraft left Auckland today bound […]

  • Indian CG gets fast patrol craft

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    Amal becomes the first new CG vessel in Goa. Coast Guard gets fast patrol vehicle ‘Amal’ ANAJI: Officers of the Indian Coast Guard, Goa region received a fast patrol vehicle […]

  • Anti-pirate security hit by rate plunge

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    Collapse of PMSC sparks further industry concerns. Anti-pirate security hit by rate plunge Jem Newton A fall in private security rates could raise risks for commercial shipping in the Gulf […]

  • Manila Welfare Responder Training

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    MPHRP running training courses in the Philippines.  Manila Welfare Responder Training Few people are as devoted to seafarers’ wellbeing as MPHRP’s partners, which include the members of the International Seafarers […]

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