Tag: hostages

  • China gives Pakistan patrol vessels

    China gives Pakistan two patrol vessels ISLAMABAD: Two maritime patrol vessels built in China for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) were commissioned on Saturday in an impressive ceremony in Guangzhou, […]

  • New anti-piracy ship for Duterte

    Abu Sayyaf Group continue to attack shipping, fishermen. BRP Andres Bonifacio, new ship from US, to patrol Sulu seas By: Frances Mangosing The newly-acquired ship from the United States, the […]

  • Navy nabs Delta oil thieves

    Nigerian Navy Foils Vessel Vandalization Attempt The Nigerian Navy has recorded another landmark success in the fight against oil bunkering in the Niger Delta area in line with the Federal […]

  • Kidnapping turns violent

    Not known whether Abu Sayyaf affiliates were behind the attacks. Sabah maritime kidnapping, looting ends in bloody shootout; Three dead, two missing By Kristy Inus SEMPORNA: The most beautiful waters […]

  • Nigerian piracy law at last?

    Few pirates ever prosecuted in Nigeria due to lack of legislation. Maritime Insecurity: The Nigerian Senate has a court dedicated to pirates Faced with the incessant problem of maritime insecurity, […]

  • Pakistan’s naval ambitions

    India and Pakistan continue to rattle sabres at each other. Pakistan’s Naval Transformation: Dangerous Delusions, Soaring Ambitions By Abhijit Singh India’s maritime watchers have had much to talk about lately. […]

  • Sri Lanka’s naval push

    SL looks to boost maritime domain. Sri Lanka Navy chief advises strengthening maritime security through a proactive strategy Commander of Sri Lanka Navy advises that Sri Lanka should strengthen maritime […]

  • ICS welcomes EUNAVFOR renewal

    Industry body welcomes renewal of naval mission. Extension of EUNAVFOR mandate is necessary and welcome to counter continuing piracy threat The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed the extension […]

  • New subs for Iran?

    A top Iranian Navy commander says the Islamic Republic will soon launch a new domestically-manufactured submarine. Fateh submarine will join Iran Navy fleet soon: Commander “The Fateh (Conqueror) submarine with […]

  • Piracy lessons learned

    What can the lessons of naval cooperation in countering piracy off Somalia teach us? Lessons in Military Cooperation From Indian Ocean Counter-Piracy Ops By Robert Farley What can the success […]