Tag: hostages

  • Nigeria, Ghana sign MoU

    Move to bolster Gulf security. Nigeria, Ghana sign MoU to wage war against sea pirates The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a four-year Memorandum of Understanding […]

  • 5 fishermen seized in Sulu

    Incident comes days after IMB warning. Armed men seize 5 fishermen in Sulu By: Frances G. Mangosing Armed men abducted over the weekend five fishermen in Sulu, the military revealed on […]

  • Sabah curfew extended

    New threat from Abu Sayyaf terror group. Sea curfew in Esszone extended to Oct 29 KOTA KINABALU: The curfew in the waters off seven districts under the Eastern Sabah Security […]

  • EUNAVFOR trains CG

    Clan and militia fighting in Galmadug could see pirate gangs slip back in to region. ESPS Rayo welcomes Galmadug Coast Guard Operation Atalanta sailors have been working alongside the Galmadug […]

  • SL looks to the skies

    SL aims to improve domain awareness. Naval Air Force Wing to secure SL waters: Defence Secratary Defence Secretary Kapila Waidyaratne said the present threats and the geo-strategic importance of Sri […]

  • ASG kidnap alert

    Further threats to shipping in region. BIMCO notice: ASG planned kidnapping in Sabah waters and coastal areas Philippine intel revealed that Sulu-based ASG is planning to conduct kidnapping in Sabah […]

  • Belt & Braces for Sulu

    Warning of fresh kidnap attempts. After naval patrols, Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines launch air surveillance ops over Sulu Sea Trinna Leong SUBANG – Malaysia launched trilateral air patrol operations with […]

  • Nigerian pirates in court

    Still no actual piracy legislation in country. Federal High court adjourns trial of seven suspected pirates to November 6th The Federal High court sitting in Ikoyi has adjourned trial in […]

  • Iran Navy sees off pirates

    Report remains unconfirmed. Iran Navy repels pirate attack on merchant vessel The Islamic Republic Navy has successfully thwarted a major pirate attack on an Iranian merchant vessel in Bab el-Mandeb […]

  • SOMS pirates arrested

    Men picked up at beginning of month. Indonesia navy arrests 15 alleged pirates in Singapore Strait The Indonesian Navy’s Western Fleet Quick Response Unit (WFQR) has arrested 15 alleged pirates […]