Tag: maritime crime

  • IRGC designated as terrorists?

    Could raise the temperature for the US Navy. Trump administration debating ‘terrorist’ label for arm of Iran’s military By Jenna McLaughlin and Elise Labott Washington (CNN)The Trump administration is weighing whether to label […]

  • Maritime cyber threats

    Cyber hygiene for the maritime world. Best Practices for Finding Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities BY WALID SALEM Last year’s (Not)Petya ransomware attack had a significant impact on Danish shipping giant A.P. […]

  • Sea-based drug smuggling

    Drug smuggling in the Indian Ocean. How Sea-Based Drug Trade Undermines Democracy The east African coast plays an increasingly significant role in the global heroin trade. Heroin is shipped from […]

  • More calls for Nigeria piracy law

    Still hard to believe legislation isn’t in place. Law to combat maritime crime necessary, say stakeholders MARITIME Law Enforcement Agencies (MLEA) have unanimously urged the Federal Government to provide for […]

  • Joint S’pore/Malaysia patrols?

    Joint counter-piracy ops cut costs. S’pore open to joint patrols with M’sia around Pedra Branca and Middle Rocks   By KENNETH CHENG SINGAPORE — Singapore and Malaysia could explore joint patrols […]

  • Hodeidah on hold

    Hopes talks will achieve something. Saudi-led coalition announces pause in Yemen offensive to let UN negotiate with Houthi rebels The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday it had halted its […]

  • BMP5 and new resources

    New resource coincided with launch of BMP5 security guide for shipping. Shipping Industry Launches New Security Resources for World Fleet International shipping industry organisations, with military support, have launched a […]

  • MSC-HOA to move after Brexit

    MSC-HOA is heading to France. Brest will host the European Maritime Monitoring Center As a result of Brexit, the Maritime Safety Center for the Horn of Africa (MSC-HOA) will be […]

  • BAE score Oz deal

    Ships to be built locally. BAE wins multi-billion pound Australian warship contract British defence giant BAE Systems has won a multi-billion pound contract from the Australian government to build nine […]

  • Nigeria’s uncharted dangers

    They could always survey… Nigerian Navy blames mariners for lack of adequate information on security By Tola Adenubi THE Nigeria Navy has accused mariners of not giving enough information to […]