Tag: hostages
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New Training for Safer Seas
Multi-national gathering to institute new training program. New Training for Safer Seas: The Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting On September 30 and October 1, the Heads of Asian […]
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Warning that Somali piracy may return
Piracy currently suppressed, but things could easily change. Analyst, industry officials warn on possible resurgence of Somali piracy By Marcus Hand from Copenhagen Despite the sharp decline in piracy off the coast of […]
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Pirates and clan fight in Somalia
Fight breaks out leaving several injured. Several people injured in fighting between pirates and local residents in Somalia Bitter fighting between Somali pirates and clan militias have on Tuesday morning […]
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New chief for Pakistan Navy
New naval chief assures of strong maritime security ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed naval chief, Admiral Zakaullah, formally took over the Command of the Pakistan Navy in change of command ceremony […]
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Tanker missing off Singapore
No contact with ship since October 2nd. Reports came in late yesterday that the tanker, MT Sunrise 689, has gone missing off Singapore. The ship was transiting from Singapore to […]
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Singapore tightens maritime security
Move to tackle illegal fishing, smuggling and piracy. Parliament: Maritime security to be tightened with more physical barriers along coastline BY LIM YAN LIANG SINGAPORE – More physical barriers will […]
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Nigeria in new anti-piracy push
Ongoing battle against oil theft and piracy. Nigeria: Fresh Onslaught On Oil Thieves, Sea Pirates, Other Maritime Criminals Nigeria’s attention, for a long while, has been fixated on the war […]
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M’sian navy ship lost off Sabah
Gunboat goes missing in rough weather. Stormy seas or piracy? Malaysian Navy ship lost off Sabah coast The Royal Malaysian Navy has lost contact with one of its gunboats off […]
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Iran warns against future threats
Iranian Navy reinforcing its role in the region. Iran must nip enemy military threats in bud: General A senior Iranian general has warned against future threats to Tehran from the […]
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US Navy close to using robotic boats
Demonstration uses 13 boats to escort a ship along James River. US Navy close to using robotic patrol boats as escort vessels In the event of conflict, America could use […]