Tag: Maritime Security
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Crew kidnap off Nigeria
Reports state that eight crew were kidnapped during the attack by 10 armed pirates in three speedboats. General cargo ship BBC Caribbean attacked by pirates in Gulf of Guinea The […]
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New Pinoy CG ship
Vessel will hopefully deter ASG attacks. New bullet-proof PCG ship deployed to Zamboanga Peninsula A Japan-made vessel acquired by the Philippine government for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in December […]
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US issues BAM alert
US Maritime Alert issued. Following the attack on a Saudi warship by al Houthi-Saleh rebels last week, a US Maritime Alert (2017-002A) has been issued to all vessels transiting the […]
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Op Copper cut back
News will concern shipping in the region. Shortage of air and naval assets turns Op Copper into a listening post Written by Kim Helfrich The tri-nation Southern African Development Community […]
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Indian Coast Guard turns 41
CG hits middle age. Indian Coast Guard turns 41 MUMBAI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) western region has said that it is building up capabilities to safeguard the coastline and […]
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USS Porter Enters Black Sea
The ship’s operations in the Black Sea are meant to enhance maritime security and stability. USS Porter Enters Black Sea By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams BOSPHORUS STRAIT […]
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EU’s seeks migrant plan
Huge numbers still trying to cross despite winter. Migrant crisis: EU summit seeks action-plan with Libya European Union leaders are to meet in Malta to discuss how to stem the […]
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Iran will be watching
Expect Iran to keep an eye on things. UK, allies hold military drills in Persian Gulf amid Iran warning Britain, the US, France and Australia are holding maritime military exercises […]
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China responds to US
Comments from new US administration prompt move. China May Base Carrier Near South China Sea Chinese media report that the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) may base its first home-built aircraft […]
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Cutlass kicks off
Naval coherence suddenly vital following US administration’s comments on China, Iran. Exercise Cutlass Express 2017 begins Maritime forces from East Africa, West Indian Ocean nations, Europe and the United States, […]