Tag: maritime crime

  • Warship attacked off Yemen

    Confusion over whether warship was struck by missile or rammed by VBIED. Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi ship, launch ballistic missile The armed Houthi movement attacked a Saudi warship off the […]

  • Iran to hold drills

    News will delight regional states. Iranian navy to stage biggest drill in the Indian Ocean Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the biggest naval drill codenamed ‘Velayat 95’ will be […]

  • The maritime terror threat

    The maritime terrorism question raises its head again. With a threat from terrorists and pirates ever-present, are there choppy waters ahead for cruise ship security? With the threat of terrorist […]

  • Navy promises oil theft crackdown

    Navy issues its regular, monthly promise to do its job. Navy promises to intensify crackdown on oil theft in Niger Delta The Nigerian Navy on Saturday restated its resolve to […]

  • Lawmaker Wants End To Sea Piracy

    Piracy, armed robbery and kidnap major issues. Lawmaker Wants End To Sea Piracy By Ike Wigodo Following the recent sea piracy attacks and insecurity along the Bonny waterways, a member of […]

  • China steps up readiness

    Donald Trump’s election as US president has increased the risk of hostilities breaking out, according to Chinese state media and analysts China ‘steps up preparedness for possible military conflict with […]

  • Fighting at Red Sea port

    Houthis fight back in Mokha. Yemen rebels mount resistance in key port city Yemeni rebels are putting up fierce resistance in a key Red Sea port city where they are […]

  • Return to Sea Control

    New thinking for the Navy? The U.S. Navy’s Surface Force Strategy Return to Sea Control By Vice Adm. Tom Rowden (Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet) We are entering […]

  • New Corvettes for Germany

    The German navy is to receive five additional K130 corvettes. German navy set for additional corvettes By Richard Tomkins The German navy is to procure additional K130-class corvettes, which it […]

  • Philippines, Malaysia ties

    The first bilateral meeting between the maritime police forces of both sides is further testament to growing collaboration. Philippines, Malaysia Eye Deeper Maritime Security Cooperation By Prashanth Parameswaran On Monday, […]