Tag: maritime crime

  • Kenya repatriates 62 Somali pirates

    Somalis had completed their sentences. Kenya repatriates 62 Somali pirates The Kenyan government on Wednesday claimed to have repatriated 62 Somali pirates who have finished their jail terms, as part […]

  • The Decision to Stop Using Security Guards

    Shipping companies eye the bottom line. The Decision to Stop Using Security Guards By Wendy Laursen It’s a subject that ship managers are reticent to talk about, but many are now […]

  • Strait of Hormuz brings US, Iran closer

    Major regional maritime choke point. How security in Strait of Hormuz brings US, Iran closer The Strait of Hormuz is the only outlet that connects the Gulf to the high […]

  • Maritime Cyber Security Threats

    Confronting shipping’s latest challenge. Combatting Maritime Cyber Security Threats By Captain Emil Muccin The U.S. Executive Branch has declared that the cyber threat is one of the most serious economic […]

  • Nigerian pirates kill 4 policemen

    Ambush by 24 pirates at Abonema Wharf leaves four dead. Sea pirates strike in Port-Harcourt, kill 4 policemen Rivers State Police Command, on Tuesday, lost four of its men, including […]

  • Piracy Risk For Offshore Operations

    Piracy threat a genuine concern for many. Piracy Remains A Risk For Offshore Operations Velda Addison, Hart Energy No lives were lost when pirates, reportedly armed with machetes and pistols, […]

  • Denmark seeks closer military ties with China

    This year is the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between two nations. Denmark seeks closer military ties with China By Lu Wenao Denmark is seeking greater cooperation with China in […]

  • Nigeria to deploy drones for oil security

    Crack down on oil pipeline theft. Drones, aircraft to be deployed for surveilling oil installations – NSCDC Dr Ade Abolurin, Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says the […]

  • New fast boats for Egypt

    Two new missile boats arrive in Alexandria from US. Egypt takes delivery of two US missile ships: embassy Egypt has taken delivery of two more US fast missile boats to […]

  • When piracy is actually robbery

    Legal distinction often ignored by media. SSA: Need to differentiate between piracy and sea robbery Crystal Chan The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has emphasised that there is a difference between […]