Tag: maritime crime

  • Priorities for African Continent in 2014

    Africa has surpassed SE Asia as the number one hotspot of maritime piracy. Top Priorities for African Continent in 2014: Dealing with Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and in […]

  • Chinese fleet arrives for RIMPAC

    Chinese fleet arrives in Hawaii to begin RIMPAC exercise. Chinese fleet arrives for RIMPAC Chinese media reports that a Chinese PLA Navy fleet comprising of about 1100 soldiers and officers […]

  • EU Maritime Security Strategy approved

    The Council today endorsed an EU maritime security strategy. EU Maritime Security Strategy approved The Council today endorsed an EU maritime security strategy as a framework for effectively and comprehensively […]

  • SE Asia: business as usual

    Well-established local criminal syndicate diversifying its targets. Hijacking for product theft in South East Asia is business as usual Press Release Well-established local criminal syndicate diversifying its targets rather than […]

  • Piracy: US needs to do more

    US agencies need to better assess the effectiveness of anti piracy efforts. US Needs To Do More To Counter High Seas Piracy To help US agencies coordinate efforts, the White […]

  • Equatorial Guinea: new frigate

    The Equatorial Guinea Navy has commissioned a new 107-metre long frigate. Equatorial Guinea commissions new frigate Written by Oscar Nkala The Equatorial Guinea Navy has commissioned a new 107-metre long frigate […]

  • Pirates killed in gunfight

    JTF in the Niger Delta on Tuesday said three suspected pirates died during a cross-fire. JTF repels attack, kills 3 suspected pirates in crossfire The Joint Task Force (JTF) in […]

  • Ransom may go to Boko Haram

    Former hostage says FBI told him ransom may go to terrorists. Kidnapped ship’s captain told ransoms may be funneled to Boko Haram Wren Thomas grew up in the middle of […]

  • Maritime Piracy in Bangladesh

    Does piracy off the coast of Bangladesh pose a threat? Maritime Piracy in Bangladesh Does piracy off the coast of Bangladesh pose a threat? The answer is yes. Is the […]

  • RIMPAC and Sino-US relations

    This month, Chinese PLA Navy joins RIMPAC. RIMPAC 2014 and the Future of Sino-U.S. Military-to-Military Relations In June 2014, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) will for the first time […]