Tag: Hostage
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Iran Navy head to Gulf
Pirates beware, the Iranians are coming. Iran’s New Naval Flotilla Dispatched to Gulf of Aden: Commander Iranian Navy’s 40th flotilla of warships has left for the Gulf of Aden and […]
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Malaysian Sailors Abducted Near Philippines in Latest Act of Piracy
Pirates or militants kidnap crew members. Malaysian Sailors Abducted Near Philippines in Latest Act of Piracy By FLOYD WHALEY MANILA — Four sailors from Malaysia were kidnapped off a cargo […]
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Nigerian pirates pinched
Nigerian pirates arrested, one dies. Navy arrests 2 suspected pirates, assures of safety on waterways The Nigerian Navy said on Thursday that it was working hard to tackle the menace […]
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Singapore to lead CTF-151
UK taking lead with CTF-150. Singapore takes over command of counter-piracy task force from Pakistan Navy SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) command team will lead and coordinate Combined Task […]
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Delta insecurity continues
Ongoing insecurity disrupting region. Pirate attacks: Boat operators in Delta threaten strike action WARRI—MARITIME workers in Delta State have threatened to embark on strike and disrupt movements in the state’s […]
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Mauritius boosts blue zone
Fast Interceptors for CG. Mauritius Coast Guard Service commissions ten patrol boats Written by Oscar Nkala The Mauritius Coast Guard Service (MCG) has commissioned into service ten 14.5 metre long […]
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Hunting for crew hostages
Abu Sayyaf militants holding crew. Philippine government discovers location of hijackers Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Philippine government has discovered the location of the pirates who had hijacked an Indonesian […]
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UK to lead CMF
Royal Navy to head CTF-150. UK to lead Gulf Maritime Force Speaking during a visit to Qatar, Michael Fallon announced that from April, the UK will lead the Combined Task […]
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Pirates on trial in France
Pirates accused in Tribal Kat incident. Somali pirates face trial in France over deadly hijacking Seven suspected Somali pirates accused of hijacking a French yacht, killing its owner and putting […]
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SE Asia piracy patrols
Piracy currently at low ebb in region. Philippines, Indonesia joint patrol can help overcome piracy The problem of piracy and illegal fishing can be controlled if Indonesia and Philippines carry […]
