Tag: maritime crime

  • E. Africa tries to stem heroin tide

    Region is a key smuggling route for Afghan heroin. East Africa seeks help to stem surge in heroin smuggling: U.N By Drazen Jorgic NAIROBI (Reuters) – East African states worried by […]

  • India addresses ASEAN meet

    India’s address discusses freedom of the seas. India supports freedom of access in South China Sea Amid tensions over territorial claims in the South China Sea overshadowing the Asean and […]

  • Tanker thwarts pirate attack

    Suspicious skiffs surround tanker in Gulf of Aden. Italian tanker ‘thwarts’ pirate attack Reports over the weekend claimed that the Italian tanker, Giacinta, came under attack by armed pirates in […]

  • Iran can protect region’s seas

    Iran powerful enough to protect regional seas, claims Rear Admiral. Navy Commander: Iran Enjoying Enough Power to Protect Persian Gulf, Pacific Ocean Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said […]

  • Pirate attack reported 200nm off Nigeria

    Many experts remain open-minded until a full report of the event is made available. Audacious Open Ocean Ambush could be a “Game Changer” for Piracy in Gulf of Guinea warns […]

  • India Supreme Court seeks hostage action

    Lack of success in negotiations prompts court to step in. Government faces Supreme Court ire over Indians held captive by Somali pirates Concerned at the external affairs ministry’s failure to […]

  • Kenya and Seychelles discuss security

    Maritime security discussions on the agenda between nations. Kenya is a valued partner for Seychelles – Plans for fisheries and maritime security cooperation President James Michel met with the Kenyan […]

  • ASEAN to deliberate maritime security

    Key security meeting will explore regional cooperation. ASEAN to deliberate maritime security and safety in East Sea SEAN countries will expound on how best to ensure peace and stability in […]

  • US patrol boats are Nigeria-bound

    Firm using Hann patrol boats to ensure oil rig security. Small firm exports to Africa, James Bond-style Paul Davidson, USA TODAY As the Obama administration this week encourages U. S. […]

  • Angola’s Gulf of Guinea concerns

    Government concerned with maritime security in region. Angola Defends Reinforcement of Security in Gulf of Guinea Washington — The need of reinforcing the international cooperation in fighting piracy, aimed to […]