Tag: Hostage

  • TB kills piracy suspect

    Suspect was among 120 on trial. Tuberculosis kills Somali on trial for piracy Rebecca Samervel MUMBAI: One of the 120 alleged Somali pirates nabbed in four operations died of natural […]

  • UK Security Minister for Transport Security expo

    Over 4,500 expected to attend event. Home Office Security Minister to open Transport Security Expo On 2nd December, the Rt Hon John Hayes MP, UK Security Minister at the Home […]

  • NATO hosts energy security workshop

    Energy security focusing minds. Emerging threats to maritime energy infrastructure A growing share of energy resources – both oil and liquefied natural gas – is produced offshore and transported by […]

  • Chinese Djibouti base rumours persist

    China hopes to ‘deepen cooperation’ with Djibouti. Top Chinese General Visits Djibouti Amid Base Speculation BEIJING — A top Chinese military officer visited Djibouti at the weekend, official media reported, […]

  • Lack of attacks boosts shipping confidence

    Some approaches and a handful of shots fired, but no merchant ships taken since 2012. Shippers Mark Third Year Without Piracy Attacks Off Somalia Coast By Annie Njanja A lull […]

  • UN extends piracy fight by year

    Piracy remains a “grave concern”. Somalia: Security Council reauthorizes international naval forces to fight piracy off East Africa The United Nations Security Council today renewed for another year its authorization […]

  • Pakistan fortifies maritime security

    Seaspark 2015 exercise enhances readiness. Naval, Air Chiefs Vow Fortifying Sea Vigil to Enhance Security Karachi—The Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, joined by Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, […]

  • Pirates attack Nigerian town

    Increasing militancy causing security headaches. Pirates invade Afikpo; policeman killed, patrol vehicle burnt By Peter Okutu ABAKALIKI—one person was killed, weekend, while property worth hundreds of thousands of Naira were […]

  • The ECSA Maritime Security Working Group

    Migrant situation added to remit. Shipowners’ holistic approach to maritime security In a move intended to allow the European shipping industry to stay abreast of recent developments, European shipowners have […]

  • 15th MEU Marines participate in CARAT

    Joint exercise begins today. 15th MEU Marines participate in CARAT – Brunei 2015 Story by 1st Lt. Allison Burgos USS ANCHORAGE – Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are […]