Tag: maritime crime

  • ECOWAS to raise multinational force

    No timetable reported. ECOWAS to raise multinational force on terrorism, piracy FIDELIS SORIWEI The member countries of the Economic Community of West African States, have agreed to establish a multinational […]

  • One Dead in Pirate Attack

    Incident highlights dangers in region. Steersman allegedly killed by pirates off southern Vietnam A steersman was killed and another injured after they were purportedly attacked by pirates while fishing in […]

  • Niger Delta tensions rise

    Concerns former militants could return. Niger Delta: Security beefed up over militants’ regrouping Tension is heightening in the Niger Delta, as indications have emerged that some former militants in the […]

  • Gulf of Guinea: $7 billion annual piracy loss

    Staggering figure, but no citation given. $7 billion lost to piracy annually on the Gulf of Guinea – Togolese President Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe, who visited President Muhammadu Buhari, at […]

  • Taiwan contributes to maritime security effort in Somalia

    New marcomms centres to aid maritime safety and security. Taiwan contributes to maritime security effort in Somalia Taipei, Sept. 11 (CNA) Taiwan on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with […]

  • Indian Warships in Saudi Arabia

    Winning hearts and minds in region. Indian Warships in Saudi Arabia on Bilateral Visit NEW DELHI: Indian warships INS Delhi and INS Trishul on Thursday entered Al-Jubail Port in Saudi […]

  • Nigerian Navy to Partner Private Investors

    Possible thaw in relations between public and private sector. Nigerian Navy to Partner Private Investors on Security John Iwori The Nigerian Navy (NN) has reiterated its commitment to join forces […]

  • Nigeria, Togo to fight piracy, oil theft

    Cooperation to prevent maritime crime. Nigeria, Togo to fight piracy, oil theft Posted By: Augustine Ehikioya Nigeria and Togo are collaborating to check maritime crimes, including piracy and oil theft […]

  • Anti-Submarine Ops in Indian Ocean

    There is a shared realization that strategic stability in maritime Asia can no longer be taken for granted. Anti-Submarine Operations in the Indian Ocean By Abhijit Singh As India and […]

  • Collective Effort Keeps Piracy Suppressed

    All the pirates need is one successful hijack. Collective Effort by Maritime Industry and Naval Forces Keep Pirate Attacks Suppressed: EU Naval Force Operation Commander, Major General Martin Smith MBE […]