Tag: Maritime Security

  • Death highlights clash with Somali trainees

    A confidential report on the death of a military contractor last month brings into stark focus the problems facing an SA-linked security outfit engaged in a controversial anti-piracy mission in […]

  • FGS Bremen Joins EU Navfor

    FGS BREMEN has commenced her tour of duty patrolling the waters of the Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa as the tenth ship of the EU NAVAL FORCE German […]

  • Cooperation With Seychelles

    ITS SCIROCCO has provided a one-day training session for the Seychelles Coast Guard. Thes activity was part of the EU’s efforts to maintain effective counter-piracy cooperation with states in the region. […]

  • Maritime Security Training Course

    This essential Certificate in Maritime Security distance learning course from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy provides the tools needed to minimise security risks in the maritime sector. The training course is delivered over 12 […]

  • IMO to Develop PMSC Guidance

    A special high-level segment (photos here) of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), convened by IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu to discuss policy matters related to arms on board ships in the piracy high […]

  • Chinese Fishermen Freed

    All 29 Chinese fishermen kidnapped earlier this month by unidentified armed North Koreans have been freed and are on their way home, Chinese state media said on Sunday. Chinese fishermen […]

  • Indian Assistance Endorsed

    India’s assistance in anti piracy operations off the coast Somalia has the endorsement and support of President Farole of Puntland President Farole Welcomes India Assistance to Fight Piracy Garowe, Somalia […]

  • Yemeni Sailors Rescued

    The Turkish Navy vessel TCG Giresun has detained 14 Somali pirates and rescued seven Yemeni sailors who were being held hostage aboard their fishing dhow. The Giresun (F-491) intercepted the […]

  • US-Philippine Alliance

    With Washington turning its attention more to the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. has agreed to increase military aid to the Philippines and help its ally on maritime security. China tensions spur deeper […]

  • LRAD for Asia

    LRAD Corporation, the world’s leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), has announced that it has received a $1.7 million LRAD-RX systems order for Asian maritime security. LRAD […]