Tag: hostages

  • Nigerian Navy challenged on security

    Recent maritime kidnappings and large scale oil thefts raise concerns. Dwindling Oil Revenue: Okowa Challenges Navy on Maritime Security Ifeanyi Okowa As Nigeria faces financial crisis as a result of […]

  • AdvanFort crew re-trial resumes

    British Prime Minister wrote to Indian PM to request men be released. Anti-piracy vessel crew re-trial resumes MADURAI: The principal sessions court in Tuticorin will start from December 1 cross-examination […]

  • Experts warn of pirate attacks

    New High Risk Area introduced today. Experts warn of pirate attacks as Indian Ocean security level is reduced By Sarah Townsend International maritime groups on Tuesday amended the boundaries of […]

  • Seychelles Shows Off Naval Power

    Seychelles flexes its naval muscles. Seychelles shows off naval power in first-ever naval fleet review (Seychelles News Agency) – Nine vessels of the Seychelles Coast Guard; four patrol ships and […]

  • Nigeria orders crew rescue

    Szafir attacked and crew abducted off Nigeria on November 27th. Nigeria orders rescue of abducted crew of Polish Vessel by pirates Mr Haruna Jauro, acting Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and […]

  • Iran rattles naval sabres

    Remarks made on Navy Day. Any Naval Incursion to Draw Iran’s Crushing Response: Armed Forces The Iranian Armed Forces General Staff warned the adversaries that any wrong decision to invade […]

  • Pirates killed, hijacked vessel freed

    Overnight reports suggest crew may have killed pirates. Pirates killed, hijacked vessel freed Confusing reports emerged from Somalia late on Sunday November 29th which suggest that the Iranian dhow hijacked […]

  • Key Threats to Maritime Supply Chains

    Sebastian Villyn, Maritime Security Analyst at Control Risks, explains the importance of understanding the wide range of threats in the maritime environment and their potential impact on international supply chains. […]

  • Envoy expresses piracy concerns

    Hijacking of Iranian dhow and attack on Thai longliner cause concern. UN Envoy for Somalia expresses concerns over recent rise in piracy acts BY WARKA The Special Representative of the […]

  • China, NATO Hold Anti-Piracy Drills

    Exercises mark historic first for NATO and PLA Navy. China, NATO Hold First Joint Anti-Piracy Drills in Gulf of Aden Chinese and NATO naval forces held joint anti-piracy drills in the […]