Tag: hostages

  • IRGC, Navy link up

    Iran presenting a united front. Iran’s Navy, IRGC Navy to improve mutual interactions In a bid to enhance cooperation and interaction between Iranian maritime forces, Iran’s Navy Commander, Rear Admiral […]

  • US, PH drills

    Number of areas to be worked on. Philippines, US kick off naval drills in South China Sea MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine and US navies launched its annual maritime training […]

  • Pakistan buys new warships

    Two to be built in Turkey, two in Pakistan. Pak Navy signs contract for acquisition of 4 warships from Turkey ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy has signed a contract for acquisition of […]

  • PH, Malaysia closer ties

    Closer ties to cut down on border issues. PH, Malaysia to sign maritime security pact vs. transnational crimes PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — The Philippines and Malaysia maritime police forces are […]

  • More calls for Nigeria piracy law

    Still hard to believe legislation isn’t in place. Law to combat maritime crime necessary, say stakeholders MARITIME Law Enforcement Agencies (MLEA) have unanimously urged the Federal Government to provide for […]

  • Joint S’pore/Malaysia patrols?

    Joint counter-piracy ops cut costs. S’pore open to joint patrols with M’sia around Pedra Branca and Middle Rocks   By KENNETH CHENG SINGAPORE — Singapore and Malaysia could explore joint patrols […]

  • BMP5 and new resources

    New resource coincided with launch of BMP5 security guide for shipping. Shipping Industry Launches New Security Resources for World Fleet International shipping industry organisations, with military support, have launched a […]

  • MSC-HOA to move after Brexit

    MSC-HOA is heading to France. Brest will host the European Maritime Monitoring Center As a result of Brexit, the Maritime Safety Center for the Horn of Africa (MSC-HOA) will be […]

  • Armed Police oversee China CG

    Expansion of duties welcomed. Armed Police to oversee Coast Guard China’s Coast Guard will be better trained once it starts working under the Chinese Armed Police Force, and it will […]

  • Fleets avoid Gulf of Guinea

    Crew kidnappings and armed robberies raise concerns. European tuna vessels avoid Gulf of Guinea amid rising piracy threat By Matilde Mereghetti BARCELONA, Spain — European tuna vessels are avoiding fishing in […]