Tag: Piracy

  • Op Copper cut back

    News will concern shipping in the region. Shortage of air and naval assets turns Op Copper into a listening post Written by Kim Helfrich The tri-nation Southern African Development Community […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Return to Sea Control

    New thinking for the Navy? The U.S. Navy’s Surface Force Strategy Return to Sea Control By Vice Adm. Tom Rowden (Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet) We are entering […]

  • New Corvettes for Germany

    The German navy is to receive five additional K130 corvettes. German navy set for additional corvettes By Richard Tomkins The German navy is to procure additional K130-class corvettes, which it […]

  • Philippines, Malaysia ties

    The first bilateral meeting between the maritime police forces of both sides is further testament to growing collaboration. Philippines, Malaysia Eye Deeper Maritime Security Cooperation By Prashanth Parameswaran On Monday, […]

  • Marines, Indian Navy in drills

    Marines involved with Exercise Konkan. Royal Marines take part in joint exercise with Indian navy Danielle Lappin CLYDE-BASED Royal Marines from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group have completed a successful […]

  • Phil Navy to crack down on ASG

    Abu Sayyaf still operating at will in region. Navy sending more boats, best people to fight Abu Sayyaf Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Navy will send the […]