Tag: Hostage

  • Ex-NIMASA boss, ex-militant due in court

    Suspects allegedly diverted N34 billion for personal use. EFCC set to arraign Tompolo, Akpobolokemi, others The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it would on Thursday, arraign Government Ekpemupolo […]

  • Accused marine stays in Italy

    Enrica Lexie case has rumbled on since 2012. India court allows Italian marine further leave India’s Supreme Court has allowed an Italian marine accused of killing two Indian fishermen in […]

  • HRAS comment on jailed crew

    Verdict deemed a travesty. Human Rights at Sea comments on Indian judicial sentence of Seaman Guard Ohio Crew David Hammond, CEO Human Rights at Sea It has been reported that […]

  • Eight Nigerian pirates deported

    Pirates were arrested on MT Mariam. Eight Nigerian pirates deported Eight Nigerian pirates have been deported by the Ghanaian authorities upon the directive of the Minister of the Interior.They were […]

  • Cutlass Express 2016

    Cutlass Express begins at end of month. Seychelles to host US-led regional military exercise By: Salifa Magnan and Betymie Bonnelame Seychelles will host a regional military exercise coordinated by the […]

  • India’s fear of armouries

    AdvanFort crew jailed, as India sends message. No word from company. How anti-piracy ships are a threat to Indian security Jaya Menon Seaman Guard Ohio straying into Indian territorial waters […]

  • Unsafe on high seas

    The shrinking world of armed piracy protection. Unsafe on high seas Jayaraj Sivan CHENNAI : Private maritime security services was touted as a $7 bn business globally three years ago […]

  • OBP lists 3 priority areas

    NGO prioritises areas to be tackled. Oceans Beyond Piracy Lists 3 Priority Areas By Aiswarya Lakshmi Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) remains committed to three priority areas that will guide our […]

  • China, subs and pirates

    Can you fight pirates from beneath? U.S. Questions Chinese Submarines on Anti-Piracy Missions By Aiswarya Lakshmi U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander, Admiral Scott Swift questioned the motive behind China deploying submarines […]

  • INS Kadmatt joins Eastern Fleet

    New corvette commissioned. INS Kadmatt joins Eastern Fleet The Indian Navy achieved another milestone by commissioning INS Kadmatt, an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvette, into the Eastern Fleet here on Thursday. […]