Tag: Piracy

  • Bengal launches 13th FPV

    At present, the ICG fleet has 116 surface platforms and 62 air assets. West Bengal Governor launches 13th Fast Patrol Vessel Written by Aniruddha Ghosal Even as the central government […]

  • Niger Delta tensions rise

    Withdrawal of amnesty payments sees threats and increased tensions among militants. Tensions build in Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta BY ULF LAESSING Enjoying a chilled cider in a hotel pool bar, former […]

  • Robbery attempt off Singapore

    MMEA reports robbery attempt. Robbers Board Vessel In Singapore Strait – MMEA At least six robbers boarded a vessel in the Strait of Singapore at 7am today, according to the […]

  • Nigeria seeks US oil theft aid

    Gulf of Guinea security to be ramped up. Crude theft: Buhari canvasses greater US cooperation in securing Gulf of Guinea President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday appealed for greater cooperation from […]

  • Security in the Persian Gulf

    How to improve relations between Iran and Gulf States? Imagining a New Security Order in the Persian Gulf FREDERIC WEHREY, RICHARD SOKOLSKY For over three decades, the question of who […]

  • More Asia drills for US Navy

    ‘Multilateralization’ of drills to take place next year, a senior naval official tells The Diplomat. US to Expand Military Exercises in the Asia-Pacific in 2016 By Prashanth Parameswaran The United […]

  • “No Security Contract With Tompolo”

    Confusing statements from NIMASA regarding ex-militant’s firm. We Have No Maritime Security Contract With Tompolo – NIMASA By Samson Echenim The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has again […]

  • Insurers quiet on new HRA

    The new industry advice will take effect from 1 December. Global ship underwriters non-committal on lowering premium Bengaluru: The announcement last week by organizations representing the global shipping and oil […]

  • Somali pirates bring chaos to court

    That’s a lot of pirates… 119 jailed Somali pirates bring chaos and drama to sessions court room Rebecca Samervel Mumbai: The city civil and sessions court at Kala Ghoda saw […]

  • Nigerian Navy Destroys 50 illegal oil camps

    Navy’s aggressive campaign continues. Nigerian Navy Destroys 50 Illegal Refining Camps By Didi Adams The Central Naval Command, CNC, in Yenagoa, on Sunday destroyed 50 illegal oil refining camps and […]