Tag: Hostage
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ReCAAP issues 2015 report
Total of 200 incidents logged by ReCAAP for SE Asia. ReCAAP ISC Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia – 2015 Annual Report ReCAAP ISC has published its annual […]
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PLA-N visit Bangladesh
China continues to woo region. Chinese Navy vessels with missile frigates for the first time dock in Bangladesh Three Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels, including two missile frigates, […]
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Destroyers need huge refit
The Royal Navy’s most modern warships are to be fitted with new engines because they keep breaking down. Type 45 destroyers: UK’s £1bn warships face engine refit By Jonathan Beale, […]
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Tackle rise in sea robbery
Militancy, kidnap and armed robbery plaguing Delta. Tackle rise in sea robbery attacks, FG charged By Godfrey Bivbere Lagos—Former President of Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transportation Senior Staff […]
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Iran “warns US warship off”
Claims made in Iranian media. US warship leaves Iran war drills area after warning By Khalid Kazimov A US warship had to leave the secured area, where Iran was conducting […]
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New toys for SL Navy
These will be the first brand new OPVs to join the Lankan navy. India to Sell Two OPVs to Lankan Navy in 2017 By P.K.Balachandran COLOMBO: India is to sell […]
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Piracy warning to shipping
Concern industry is ignoring threats. Marine insurers wary of increasing piracy risk Jon Guy, insurance correspondent Marine insurers are set to engage with shipowners and charterers over what is being […]
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ITF backs Seaman Guard Ohio appeal
Union to help with appeal. ITF backs Seaman Guard Ohio appeal The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is to pay for legal support for the court appeal of the ship’s […]
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SE Asia terrorism warning
Increase in terror activity causing concern. Southeast Asian maritime terrorism warning SAM CHAMBERS Southeast Asia could see maritime terrorism incidents this year, a leading maritime security expert has told Splash. […]
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Dryad issues 2015 crime report
Dryad Maritime issues its crime report for 2015. The media focus of maritime security shifted again in 2015 from West Africa towards Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean. Continued increases in […]