Tag: hostages
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SHADE meeting opens in Bahrain
Naval forces and NGOs meet to discuss piracy threat. Delegates meet to discuss the international counter-piracy effort Representatives from around the world have come together in Bahrain to discuss the […]
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Nigeria: Onne port is still not safe
ISPS code: Onne port is still not safe — Capt Omotesho Tokunbo Oloke A former Consultant to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on maritime, Captain Abiodun Omotesho, has bemoaned the […]
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Nigeria: 5,000 cadets lack sea time
Lack of experience potentially hindering maritime security. ANLCA: over 5,000 cadets lack sea time training Posted by: Oluwakemi Dauda The National Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has raised […]
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Piracy up by a fourth: Philippines CG
Increase in attacks on fishing vessels, several killed. Philippine maritime piracy up by a fourth, Coast Guard says By Alden M. Monzon PIRACY and armed robberies against ships and their crew […]
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Allied Admirals Praise Partnerships
Internal partnerships and NATO alliance praised. Allied Admirals Praise Partnerships in Securing the Maritime Domain By RICHARD R. BURGESS, Managing Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — Admirals representing the leadership of three […]
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The world’s most pirated waters
Examining MGO hijacking in S. E. Asia. Crime on the high seas: The world’s most pirated waters Ted Kemp SINGAPORE — The Ai Maru steamed alone under night skies on […]
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Anti-piracy effort applied to drug fight
Seychelles wish to benefit from their program of fight against piracy to deal with drug trafficking By: Rassin Vannier (Seychelles News Agency) – UNODC held a special meeting to discuss the increase […]
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Singapore cracks down on illegal MGO
Illegal bunkering and fuel theft are ongoing problems. Illegal sale of marine gas oil: 58 arrested, 6 boats seized Tugboats modified with additional fuel tanks to facilitate the illicit transactions […]
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Two piracy survivors back to sea
Organisation provides a valuable safety net for former hostages and victims of piracy. Two piracy survivors back to sea Since we started our Programme (MPHRP) we discovered that seafarers are […]
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Fight Piracy – Intelligently
Knowing where and when pirates strike is half the battle. Fight Piracy – Intelligently By Geir Lyngheim Olsen While global piracy is constantly changing, modern technology adapts to exploit the […]