Tag: hostages

  • India’s plan for the Indian Ocean

    Defence support plan takes shape.  PM to flag off maritime security plan for Indian Ocean region Jayanth Jacob With China on his mind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to […]

  • Sri Lanka travel ban over arms ship

    Investigations continue into floating armoury used by many PMSCs. Sri Lanka travel ban for Gotabhaya Rajapaksa over arms ship A court in Sri Lanka has banned Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former […]

  • Controversy over floating armories

    Row over AGMS continues.  Controversy over floating armories By  Kishani Samaraweera Floating armory discovered in the Galle Harbor made headlines since several allegations were made regarding its legality. However, Leader […]

  • Iran ‘foils’ pirate attack

    Iranian media claim another pirate attack thwarted by Navy Iran’s Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Filipino Freighter Iranian naval forces rescued a Philippine cargo ship from a pirate attack in […]

  • Theft, piracy warning in SE Asia

    Security still a major challenge. Ships warned of theft in Malacca, Singapore straits Commercial ships passing through the Malacca and Singapore straits have been warned to be alert for possible […]

  • CMF meets Royal Navy of Oman

    Meetings held to discuss regional security. Commander CTF-152 discusses Maritime Security challenges in The Gulf with the Royal Navy of Oman Captain Suliman Al-Enazi from the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, […]

  • Indo Navy nab robbers

    Gang had successfully robbed several ships.  Navy nabs gang of ship robbers in Malacca Strait Batam, Riau Islands (ANTARA News) – The Sea Rider Western Fleet Quick Response (WFQR) team […]

  • Upstream West Africa conference

    Oil & Gas conference to discuss regional security. Upstream West Africa conference Plans for the forthcoming Upstream West Africa conference in Ghana on March 23rd to 25th continue to emerge […]

  • Solution to end piracy is on land

    Poverty and lack of economic opportunity remain key piracy drivers. ‘Solution to end piracy is on land’, EU Naval Force anti-piracy commander tells Seychelles Piracy around the Horn of Africa, which […]

  • CAE-Aviation seek Nigerian partnership

    Firm offers solutions in maritime sector. European firm seeks partnership with Nigeria military Abuja – A leading European-based aviation company, CAE-Aviation, has sought ties with the Nigerian Armed Forces to […]