Tag: Hostage

  • UK heavily exposed to Nigerian piracy

    New report reveals scope of problem. UK economy heavily exposed to Nigerian piracy By Gary Howard from London A lack of security off the coast of Nigeria threatens seafarers as well as the […]

  • A new power structure in Asia

    Analysis of the new alliances being forged. A new power structure in asia: india+china+japan – analysis By Keith K C Hui India under the leadership of Narendra Modi may be able […]

  • Crew held by Nigerian Navy

    Crew attacked by pirates is arrested for piracy by Nigerian Navy. Crew members engage Nigerian Navy over illegal detention in Warri A 34-year-old man, Mr Ovakpor Osagada and three others, […]

  • Petro-pirates plague SE Asia

    The IMB has called the rise of petro-piracy “alarming”. Petro-pirates plague busy Southeast Asia shipping lanes By Andrew R.C. Marshall (Reuters) – In the dead of night, as his fuel tanker […]

  • India-EU: maritime convergences

    The much awaited European Union Maritime Security Strategy (EUMSS) was approved last month. India-EU: exploring maritime convergences – analysis The much awaited European Union Maritime Security Strategy (EUMSS) was approved […]

  • Tanker Hijackings Add to Tensions

    Recent spate of hijackings is creating further tensions in region. Tanker Hijackings Add to Tensions in South China Sea By KEITH BRADSHER KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Add another problem to the […]

  • The Resurgence of Piracy in SE Asia

    Recent months have seen the resurgence of piracy in the region. The Resurgence of Piracy in SE Asia BY SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Recent months have seen the resurgence of […]

  • China, Greece to improve military ties

    China and Greece Monday decided to enhance cooperation between their armed forces. China, Greece to strengthen military ties China and Greece Monday decided to enhance cooperation between their armed forces, […]

  • EUNAVFOR and CMF meet

    EU Commander meets South Korean Combined Task Force Commander at sea. EU Force Commander Meets Rear Admiral Cho Young-joo On Board CTF 151 Flagship ROKS Munmu the Great On Friday […]

  • Nigeria and the ISPS Code

    NIMASA takes step to ensure country-wide compliance. ISPS Code: NIMASA Task Terminal Operators John Iwori The designated authourity (DA) for the implementation of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security […]