Tag: maritime crime

  • Red Sea attack thwarted

    Col Turki Al Malki said the UN should take the initiative and take control of Hodeidah port from the Houthis. Arab coalition in Yemen thwarts attack on Saudi oil tanker […]

  • Navy pleas for new laws

    Still no anti-piracy legislation. Navy Seeks Legislation To Prosecute Arrested Criminals The Nigerian Navy has appealed to the National Assembly to initiate Laws that would enable the Navy to prosecute […]

  • IMB issues report

    IMB issues its annual report. IMB: Global Piracy at 22-Year Low, Somalian Dangers Rise A total of 180 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported to the […]

  • New tech terrorism?

    Remote controlled boat bombs already suspected off Yemen. Aquatic drone terror attacks a growing possibility By VS SUGUNA, FAIZAL A. RAHMAN The application of drones for tactical purposes was the preserve of […]

  • Iran’s piracy accusation

    Iran suggests Somali pirates are funded and equipped by ‘certain powers’. Seriously. Certain powers funding Somalia pirates to undermine Iran economy Iran’s Navy Commander Khanzadi deemed Somalia piracy as a […]

  • PH, Indo intensify patrols

    Moves to pressure Daesh terror groups continue. PH, Indonesia agrees to conduct coordinated patrol By BONG GARCIA THE Philippines and Indonesia has agreed to intensify the conduct of coordinated patrol […]

  • Ending Piracy in Nigerian Waters

    Another year, same old problems. Ending Piracy in Nigerian Waters Recently, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) released a report naming Nigeria as one of the hotspots for sea piracy. The […]

  • NK and the Horn

    Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia maintain covert military ties with Pyongyang, despite UN sanctions. North Korea’s Military Partners in the Horn of Africa By Samuel Ramani On November 14, 2017, a UN […]

  • New CMF drugs bust

    CMF in second massive drug seizure in weeks. RDA Fort Rosalie Helicopter Leads HMAS Warramunga to Second Massive Drugs Bust of 3.5 Tonnes HMAS WARRAMUNGA, currently operating as part of […]

  • Houthis capture US UUV

    Defense officials say drone was engaged in meteorological study. Houthi Troops Celebrate With Captured Navy Underwater Drone in Video By Hope Hodge Seck A new video has surfaced showing members […]