Tag: maritime crime

  • China in Djibouti talks

    China’s foothold in region to expand. China military in talks for logistics ‘facilities’ in Djibouti China’s military is in talks with the Horn of Africa country Djibouti to build logistics […]

  • Nigeria, armed guards and red tape

    Risk Intelligence updates its advice for using armed guards in West Africa. Use of Nigerian Navy for private security remains subject to severe restrictions Nigeria The current practice of using […]

  • Is Piracy Making A Comeback?

    Recent reports of attacks causing concern. Is Piracy Making A Comeback In The Somali Waters? By Kevin Mwanza Experts are warning that high sea piracy is making a comeback in […]

  • U.S. raises military aid to Philippines

    China has overlapping claims with Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei in the South China Sea. U.S. raises military aid to Philippines amid sea tension with China The United […]

  • Push to free AdvanFort men

    Men have been held for more than 760 days. Renewed bid to bring home ex-soldiers trapped in India The fiancée of a Scot detained in India due to a dispute […]

  • China Seeks Anti-piracy Training From Iran

    Iran frequently reports ‘battles’ with pirates. China Seeks Anti-piracy Training From Iran China and many other nations have requested Iran to train their marine and commando task forces for anti-piracy […]

  • Navy signs MOUs with 29 PMSCs

    Navy claims to have streamlined operations of PMSCs. Nigerian Navy signs MOUs with 29 Private Maritime Security Companies Posted by ADELEYE.AJAYI The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas […]

  • Nigeria, Japan Boost Military Cooperation

    Nigeria and Japan have started plans to boost military cooperation with the aim of improving security in both nations.   Nigeria, Japan To Boost Military Cooperation The military cooperation plan […]

  • US CG Offloads cocaine hauls

    Haul from 24 interdictions. US Coast Guard Offloads $765 M of Cocaine By Milton Stuards The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than 25 tons of cocaine seized in the Eastern Pacific […]

  • Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

    Hijacking comes after several sightings of suspected pirates in region. Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia Neptune has received reports that an Iranian fishing boat has been boarded by pirates […]