Tag: maritime crime

  • US to sell maritime weapons to Vietnam

    US to help Vietnam boost maritime security. US lifts ban on maritime lethal weapon sales to Vietnam The United States has removed its embargo on the sale of maritime lethal […]

  • Nigerian Navy arrests 1,500 ‘illegal’ vessels

    Part of crackdown on smuggling, IUU fishing and oil theft. Navy arrests 1,500 ‘illegal’ vessels Posted By: Nicholas Kalu The Eastern Naval Command of the Navy in Calabar, the Cross […]

  • Coastal Security Exercise Concludes

    Lessons learned from Mumbai attack continue to be applied. Comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise Concludes KOCHI: A three-day comprehensive coastal security exercise ‘Theera Veta’ involving multiple security agencies conducted along the […]

  • Manila asks Japan for large patrol ships

    The Philippines is the Southeast Asian nation most at odds with China over the South China Sea. Manila asks Japan for large ships to patrol South China Sea MANILA (Reuters) […]

  • The Security Conundrum for Every Port

    An Interview with Martin Clark, Head of Security, Associated British Ports. The Security Conundrum for Every Port – Balancing Security Compliance and Facilitation Q: Martin, you’ll be giving a presentation […]

  • Navy to deploy new ratings to boost security

    Nigerian Navy using trainees for security. Navy to deploy new ratings to boost security operations Nigerian Navy has revealed plans to deploy new ratings in strategic locations for the purpose […]

  • S. Korea, China conduct joint anti-piracy drills

    Rare show of military cooperation between the two nations. S. Korea, China conduct joint anti-piracy drills The naval squadrons of South Korea and China conducted joint anti-piracy drills in the […]

  • BIMCO looks at cyber threat

    Cyber threat and information security focusing shipping minds. BIMCO Conference Hears There Is “Significant Potential For Cyber Disruption” And Malicious Takeover” Of Systems Onboard Ships Attendees of BIMCO’s Annual Conference […]

  • HMS Defender to support French carrier

    Ship will provide air cover for French aircraft carrier. Britain’s HMS Defender to support French carrier against Islamic State By Ryan Maass The U.K. Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender will […]

  • Maritime security and Gibraltar

    Gibraltar’s role in maritime security is often overlooked. Maritime Security: Fact or Fallacy? The View from Gibraltar By Michael Sanchez The recent global maritime security scenario has been deeply affected […]