Tag: maritime crime
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New patrol boat for Cyprus
Boost for Navy with Israeli-built patrol boat. Arrival of Cyprus’ first offshore patrol vessel Cyprus’ first offshore patrol vessel (OPV) which was built in Israel had arrived at Larnaca port, […]
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Closer PL, Indo ties?
Threat from Daesh-linked terrorists persists. Duterte wants to intensify maritime security ties with Indonesia By TRISHA MACAS President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his intention to improve the Philippines’ maritime security […]
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Coalition denies reports
Coalition still under pressure. Saudi-led Coalition Denies Blocking Aid to Yemen RIYADH — The Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen has denied blocking aid and basic supplies from entering, following […]
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Chinese whispers
In recent years, China has stepped up naval expeditions to the Indian Ocean to fight the pirates in Gulf of Aden. China develops underwater surveillance network in Indian Ocean to […]
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Ship owners deny knowledge
Pressure being increased on N. Korea following STS transfers. HK-flagged vessel’s owners deny knowledge of activities with North Korea Vincent Wee The Guangzhou-based owners and operators of the Hong Kong-flagged […]
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CMF nets huge drugs haul
CMF round off 2017 in fine style. HMAS Warramunga Seizes a Massive 7.8 Tonnes of Narcotics in the Gulf Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Warramunga, currently deployed as part of […]
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Indian Navy to build up
Chinese build up sees Indian response. Indian Navy to build up force in Indian Ocean The Indian Navy plans to build up its maritime capabilities in the face of China’s […]
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NIMASA spending spree
Despite recent assurances, assets required to enforce security. NIMASA to buy new vessels to fight maritime crimes Anna Okon The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has announced its decision […]
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JTF oil theft clampdown
Illegal refineries a constant problem. JTF launch Operation Jagunlabi to check pipeline vandalism in Lagos creeks The Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising the Nigeria Navy, Air Force and Army, on […]
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Vietnam beefs up security
The Vietnam Maritime Administration has strengthened the Steering Committee for the prevention of terrorism, reviewing the implementation of normative documents. Proactively plug “holes” to fight terrorism, piracy The Vietnam Maritime […]