Tag: Maritime Security
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Duterte turns to China
Duterte continues to play China off against the USA. Phillipines President Duterte asks China for help against piracy By Vincent Wee Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has come out to openly […]
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Migrant rescuers shot at
Shots fired at rescuers. Human Smugglers Open Fire on Libyan Coast Guard The Libyan Coast Guard says that human smugglers opened fire on one of its vessels during a mission […]
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Ship attack slammed
Two crew died following attack. Arab coalition slams Houthi attack on warship Arab coalition spokesman Ahmed Asiri slammed a Houthi attack on a Saudi warship earlier this week and said […]
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New MARAD threat system
New, streamlined system in place. US Maritime Advisory System Established Posted by Eric Haun The new U.S. Maritime Advisory System establishes a single federal process to expeditiously provide maritime threat […]
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Libya intercepts migrants
EU training seems to be paying off. Libyan coastguard intercepts 700 Europe-bound migrants Tripoli – The Libyan coastguard said on Monday it had intercepted around 700 Europe-bound migrants in territorial […]
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Warship attacked off Yemen
Confusion over whether warship was struck by missile or rammed by VBIED. Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi ship, launch ballistic missile The armed Houthi movement attacked a Saudi warship off the […]
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Iran to hold drills
News will delight regional states. Iranian navy to stage biggest drill in the Indian Ocean Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the biggest naval drill codenamed ‘Velayat 95’ will be […]
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The maritime terror threat
The maritime terrorism question raises its head again. With a threat from terrorists and pirates ever-present, are there choppy waters ahead for cruise ship security? With the threat of terrorist […]
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Navy promises oil theft crackdown
Navy issues its regular, monthly promise to do its job. Navy promises to intensify crackdown on oil theft in Niger Delta The Nigerian Navy on Saturday restated its resolve to […]
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Lawmaker Wants End To Sea Piracy
Piracy, armed robbery and kidnap major issues. Lawmaker Wants End To Sea Piracy By Ike Wigodo Following the recent sea piracy attacks and insecurity along the Bonny waterways, a member of […]