Tag: hostages

  • ReCAAP July 2015 Report

    No hijackings reported in July. Piracy & Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia – ReCAAP July 2015 Report ReCAAP ISC reports a decline in the number of piracy and robbery […]

  • Chief of Naval Staff vows to end oil theft

    But actions speak louder than words. Chief of Naval Staff vows to end oil theft The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, said on Sunday that oil thieves will […]

  • Pakistan Navy in large exercise

    Tahaffuz-e-Sahil exercise over weekend. Submarines, ships, aircrafts participate in ‘Tahaffuz-e-Sahil’ exercises KARACHI: (Dunya News) – Submarines, ships and aircrafts on Saturday took part in the ‘Tahaffuz-e-Sahil’ (Protection of the coast) […]

  • Algorithm To Predict Pirate Attacks

    New software predicts ‘predator’ behaviour. US Navy Scientists Create Algorithm To Predict Pirate Attacks By Jill Arce Pirates have begun robbing shipping vessels and committing acts of criminal violence at sea […]

  • Why oil theft persists in the Niger Delta

    Prosecutions take years, according to Commander. Why oil theft persists in the Niger Delta – Navy Commander Commodore Aliyu Sule, Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, has identified impunity and […]

  • Kerala Cops to train in Maritime Security

    New coastal police stations planned. Kerala Cops to Get Training in Coastal, Maritime Security By Toby Antony KOCHI: The Police Department has decided to launch a State Police Training Centre for […]

  • Twist in Italian marines case

    Current Indian attorney-general said in 2013 we needn’t send marines case witnesses to India: Rome Italy springs ‘Rohatgi advice’ on India Italy has pit India against advice allegedly from its […]

  • Pirates Adapt To Failure

    Somali piracy suffers while West African and Southeast Asian piracy rises. Sea Transportation: The Pirates Adapt To Failure And New Opportunities Financial problems have led the Somali pirate groups to […]

  • Support for Nigeria in piracy fight

    Many attacks occurring in territorial waters. Stakeholders Seek Support for Navy to Battle Piracy John Iwori Stakeholders in the maritime industry have called for the support of all Nigerians to […]

  • Dryad issues SE Asia analysis

    Continuing attacks spark guidance. MT Joaquim and the continuing troubles off the Malaysian Peninsula The recent hijacking of MT Joaquim on Saturday 8th August in the Malacca Strait has provided yet another timely […]