Tag: maritime crime

  • ISPS Code and maritime terrorism

    As a response to the 9/11 attacks, the International Ship and Port Security code came in to force 1st July 2004. The ISPS Code and maritime terrorism By Lars H. […]

  • Diesel smugglers charged in SE Asia

    Smuggling a major issue in the region. Three smugglers charged yesterday and more to come Three foreign ship captain involved in the smuggling of subsidised diesel was charged at Session […]

  • Ship sent back to Canada for misconduct

    Ship has to leave RIMPAC exercise to return home. HMCS Whitehorse Sent Back To Canada For Misconduct During Training Exercise A senior defence source says misconduct that led to the […]

  • Ninth tanker hijacked in SE Asia

    Another tanker hijacked and MGO cargo stolen in South China Sea. Pirates attack Malaysia tanker in South China Sea, steal cargo Kuala lumpur: Pirates have attacked a Malaysian tanker and stolen […]

  • Business awards recognise Ambrey Risk

    Nomination “unexpected” says company. Private Business Awards recognize achievements of Private Security Company International security and risk management company Ambrey Risk has been shortlisted for ‘Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the […]

  • US admiral in China for navy talks

    Talks aimed to improve naval cooperation between powers. US admiral in China for top-level navy talks BEIJING – The chief of the US Navy met his Chinese counterpart Tuesday for talks […]

  • Moresby 9 hit by pirates three times

    Ship hit by three attacks so far this year. Owner of hijacked Moresby 9 hit by pirates three times this year in SE Asia By Marcus Hand from Singapore The […]

  • Iranian Navy foils pirate attack

    Navy claims it rescued an Iranian oil tanker from attack. Iran’s Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Oil Tanker near Oman The Navy’s 30th fleet of warships rescued an Iranian oil […]

  • Armed robbery on board LNG tanker

    Armed robbers board ship and assault crew. Armed robbery on board LNG tanker An armed robbery occurred on board the LNG Tanker Virgo Gas on 28 June 2014 at 2200 […]

  • Lawlessness Hurting Nigerian Trade

    Oil theft and piracy concern UK Chamber of Shipping. Maritime Lawlessness Off Nigeria’s Coast Hurting Trade – Report A report published by the UK chamber of shipping has lamented the […]