Tag: maritime crime
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Nigeria’s militant problem
Niger Delta issues continue. Why Nigeria’s ‘Avengers’ are crippling the oil sector By Martin Patience, BBC News, Niger Delta The vast wetlands of the Niger Delta region are home to […]
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Still no word on crew kidnap
No word on ransom demand. Sabah still has no leads on missing 5 Malaysian sailors Sabah authorities said it has no confirmation whether the Filipino militant group Abu Sayyaf was […]
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Germany and the Baltic Sea
Analysis of German Navy. The Baltic Sea and Current German Naval Strategy The following article is adapted from part of the 2015 Kiel Conference proceedings. By Dr. Sebastian Bruns With the […]
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Armed guards legality questioned
Confusion over legality. Military presence on merchant vessels prohibited: Navy commander Liza Yosephine Navy chief Adm.Ade Supandi has said he is not certain the government’s plan to provide security involving […]
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CARAT kicks off
China will be delighted… U.S., Singapore kick off complex CARAT exercise From Task Force 73 Public Affairs SINGAPORE – The 22nd annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between […]
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S. China Sea Malarkey
South China Sea wrangles continue. Philippines asked to ‘disregard’ tribunal ruling on South China Sea, foreign minister says The Philippines was asked by China to “disregard” an international tribunal ruling […]
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Armed guards for Asia
Hopes move will counter Abu Sayyaf Group. Indonesia, Philippines agree on armed escorts for coal barges By Vincent Wee from Hong Kong It appears there is finally some progress, and […]
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Tug found crewless
Militants suspected of kidnapping crew. Tug Found Without Crew in Abu Sayyaf Waters On Monday afternoon, fishermen spotted a tugboat with its engine running but no crew on board off of Sabah, Malaysia – waters […]
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NIMASA to eliminate piracy
As they so often say… NIMASA to eliminate piracy The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) would eliminate piracy on the territorial waters, its Director-General, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has […]
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New boats for Somali CG
Company will train the Somali Navy, too. Dutch firm contracted to build six ships for Somali coast guard to fight piracy and illegal fishing Dutch firm contracted to build six […]