Tag: Maritime Security

  • Naval Cuts

    While the NATO anti-piracy chief warns of renewed attacks and an post-Monsoon upsurge, Lloyd’s List has flagged the growing concerns that austerity policies and other commitments will see naval vessels […]

  • Virus Hits

    Drones have become the “tip of the spear” as the US fights militants and pirates in the most remote corners on Earth – a science fiction weapon in the most […]

  • Sea Patrols

    Kenya has established six patrol bases near the border with Somalia following the recent kidnapping of two tourists in Lamu. The bases at Manda, Shella, Kiwayu and Kipuni will comprise […]

  • Family Pain

    The daughter of a captured captain’s daughter has been appealing for his release. Nareman Jawaid feels guilty about the injustice of her father’s situation, living in captivity when he wanted […]

  • Flag Demands

    The Piracy Suppression Act of 2011 bill states the US will seek reimbursement from the country of origin for the cost of any action taken to protect “foreign-flagged” ships from […]

  • Spawning Piracy

    Failed state conditions which spawned piracy in Somalia are present in the “Arab Spring” disorders sweeping the Middle East, and will likely create a breeding ground for more pirates, particularly […]

  • UK Bases

    UK Ministers plan to despatch officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Agency to staff a new Indian Ocean unit dedicated to hunting pirate financiers, who provide start-up cash for […]

  • Independent Assessment

    The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) has announced the independent assessor which will manage the accreditation process for its member companies. Speaking to Lloyd’s List, SAMI said accreditations would […]

  • Terror Attack

    Manila correspondents Pandiman have advised that terrorists, believed to be members of the New People’s Army, have reportedly attacked two mining companies in Claver town in northern Surigao. Several hostages […]

  • Flight Plan

    A German Navy Lockheed P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft is being stationed in Djibouti, where it is carrying out anti-piracy patrols as part of the European Union Naval Force’s Operation […]