Tag: hostages

  • Iran Navy Foils Pirate Attacks

    Despite large naval presence in Gulf, Iranian vessels hit by pirates.  Iran Navy Foils Pirate Attacks on Oil Tankers in Gulf of Aden The Iranian naval forces have saved two […]

  • French warship makes call at Pulau Indah

    Ship rescued citizens from Yemen en route to Malaysia. French warship Aconit makes week-long call at Pulau Indah BY GRACE CHEN The Aconit, a French stealth frigate, made a stop at […]

  • Navy positions against pirates, oil thieves

    Hopes RMAC equipment will help fight. Navy positions against pirates, oil thieves By PHILIP NWOSU Nigerian Navy said it has put machinery necessary to keep pirates and sea criminals out […]

  • China’s nuclear sub mission in Gulf of Aden

    Sub conducted anti-piracy work. China’s nuclear sub mission in Gulf of Aden ‘could cause unease among neighbours’ Type 091 vessel patrolled Gulf of Aden for more than two months escorting […]

  • Rebuilding Somalia’s maritime sector

    Reduction in piracy presents opportunity. Rebuilding Somalia’s maritime sector A three-day Stakeholders Forum (27-29 April) to review draft guidelines for the establishment of a Somalia Maritime Administration, coordinated and funded […]

  • Iranian Navy to deploy in Gulf again

    Announcement will raise concerns in region, despite regular deployment by Iranian Navy. Iran Navy to send 35th flotilla to Gulf of Aden: Commander The 35th flotilla of the Iranian Navy plans […]

  • Maritime Security at a Crossroads

    PMSCs and a shrinking market. Maritime Security at a Crossroads Guest Article Somalia remains a failed state. Poverty, the absence of enforced law and psychopathy masquerading as a just cause […]

  • CMF chair 35th SHADE conference

    Quarterly anti-piracy meeting takes place.  Combined Maritime Forces chairs the 35th SHADE counter-piracy conference 01 Apr 15, the 35th SHADE conference convened in Bahrain to discuss counter-piracy efforts. This unique gathering […]

  • Sri Lanka, Turkey in joint exercises

    Coordinated training scheduled.  Sri Lanka, Turkey naval teams to conduct training exercises in maritime security The Turkish naval ship, TCG GEDIZ on her way from Mumbai to Port Klang in […]

  • Call for Malaysia to join ReCAAP

    Country has yet to sign up to agreement. Call on Malaysia to join regional maritime movement against piracy KUCHING: Malaysia should consider joining the Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy […]