Tag: Maritime Security
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Dangling the CARAT
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste also taking part. US Navy and Brunei Armed Forces conduct CARAT 2016 The US Navy, Marine Corps (USMC), along with […]
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ECOWAS talks tough
Nigeria still lacks effective anti-piracy laws. ECOWAS Parliament seeks end to piracy in Gulf of Guinea ECOWAS Parliament began a five-day meeting toward implementing the sub-region`s strategy in tackling piracy […]
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RRF for EU?
Move may appease Eastern European EU members EU agrees to set up rapid reaction force BELGRADE – EU Foreign Ministers have agreed to set up a rapid reaction force that […]
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Sri Lanka Navy’s piracy profits
Job previously done by Avant Garde Maritime Services. Sri Lanka Navy earns over Rs. 2.3 billion in a year from maritime security operations The Sri Lanka Navy has earned over […]
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ASG yet to claim hijack
ASG suspected, but no claim made so far. Abu Sayyaf Silent About Hijacking of Vietnamese Ship The Armed Forces of the Philippines say that they have not yet confirmed whether […]
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Delta militants justify attacks
Militants blame troop presence as reason for continued attacks. Why we renewed attacks on oil facilities – Niger Delta Avengers Hassan Adebayo The Niger Delta Avengers, which has restarted attacks […]
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Paschim Leher exercise ends
Exercise included Indian Air Force assets. Indian Navy concludes ‘Paschim Leher’ exercise Mumbai: The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has concluded a major operational exercise, conducted in the […]
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1,400 migrants rescued at sea
Fewer crossing attempts, but more deaths in Med than 2015. 1,400 migrants rescued at sea By Laura Smith-Spark (CNN)About 1,400 migrants were rescued Saturday in the Mediterranean, including more than […]
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Somalia: keep fighting pirates
NATO still plans to withdraw vessels later this year. Somalia: Govt Urges Continued International Support for Fighting Piracy Mogadishu — Somali government has called for the international community to continue […]
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Nigeria looks to boost marsec
Coordinated response promised. We’ll strengthen maritime security – Buhari Yemi Oluwadare Nigeria will team up with other countries to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, President Muhammadu Buhari […]