Tag: Maritime Security

  • Russia to conduct S China Sea exercises

    Closer ties for Russian and Chinese navies Russia to conduct naval exercises in South China Sea- report Alexander Korablinov At the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore, Russian Deputy Defense […]

  • 977 days held hostage by Somali pirates

    Former hostage Michael Scott Moore’s story. My 977 days held hostage by Somali pirates Michael Scott Moore was kidnapped by Somali pirates in 2012. For the first time, he tells […]

  • Nigerian Navy parades oil thieves

    Further success for Navy. Navy parades oil thieves, rescued foreigners Written by Bolaji Ogundele As part of its continued efforts to combat the menace of crude oil theft in the […]

  • Youths kill four suspected pirates

    Gang reportedly robbing locals, boats. Nigeria: Youths kill four suspected pirates MUDIAGA AFFE A group of young men from Esighi village in Bakassi Local Government Area on Saturday trailed and […]

  • US on collision course with China

    China’s chequebook diplomacy. US on collision course with China in the Red Sea Abukar Arman Two major developments in Somalia and Djibouti have attracted international media attention recently. John Kerry […]

  • UN aid ship targeted by shelling near Aden

    Ship forced to turn back. UN aid ship targeted by shelling near Aden Aden (AFP) – A UN-chartered ship loaded with humanitarian supplies bound for Yemen was targeted by shelling […]

  • Iran claims rise in tanker attacks

    No independent proof of claims, however. Iran: Pirate attacks on oil cargo soar Pirate attacks targeting commercial shipping, including oil cargo, have sharply increased, Managing Director of National Iranian Tanker […]

  • Brits nabbed for making piracy film

    Team producing documentary for National Geographic. Brits nabbed for making piracy film in Malacca Straits The Indonesian Navy handed over Friday evening to the police two Brits and nine Indonesians for reenacting […]

  • Nigeria: Time to Earn Big From Maritime

    Can new President clamp down on corruption, maritime crime? Nigeria: Time to Earn Big From Maritime By Andrew Airahuobhor With prevailing level of corruption, Nigeria has been eating the crumbs […]

  • Chinese Activities in IOR Monitored

    Indian Navy keeping tabs.  Chinese Activities in IOR Monitored Minutely: Navy NEW DELHI: Naval chief Admiral R K Dhowan on Thursday said that the activities of the Navy’s Chinese counterpart […]