Tag: Piracy

  • Piracy or Not, Danger Exists

    Information sharing key to prevention. Piracy or Not, Danger Exists; A SE Asia Problem SOUTHEAST Asia piracy and robbery at sea are rising once again, but not according to some […]

  • Nigeria seeks joint efforts on security

    Countries must do more to combat piracy and maritime crime. Nigeria seeks joint efforts on security in Gulf of Guinea Abuja (AFP) – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday urged […]

  • Nigeria to use drones in oil fight

    Annual loss estimated at $3 billion. Nigeria: drones to monitor vessels in fight against oil theft Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr Emmanuel Kachikwu has […]

  • Indonesia, Malaysia fight piracy

    Firmer response comes amid growing concerns about the problem. Indonesia, Malaysia Step Up Fight Against Piracy By Prashanth Parameswaran Indonesia and Malaysia are both stepping up their fight against piracy […]

  • Singapore Warship Foils Attack

    City-state scores victory amid rising incidents in the region. How Did a Singapore Warship Foil a Pirate Attack? By Prashanth Parameswaran A Singapore navy vessel successfully disrupted a sea robbery […]

  • Convicted pirates released

    Lack of evidence seen convictions overturned. 8 Somalis Convicted of Piracy Released by Seychelles Court of Appeal THE Seychelles Court of Appeal has freed eight Somalis who had been convicted […]

  • Nigeria: monarch seeks piracy help

    New President needs to crack down on piracy. Bayelsa monarch seeks help over sea piracy By Wille Etim THE Amanayabo of Okpoama Kingdom in Brass Local Council of Bayelsa State, […]

  • India and Seychelles Strengthen Ties

    India and Seychelles continue to develop the foundations for an enduring partnership in the Indian Ocean. India and Seychelles Strengthen Ties Around Maritime Security, Economic Cooperation By Ankit Panda India’s […]

  • Aus, Indo in joint anti piracy ops

    Targets will include IUU fishing. Joint Piracy Operations for Australia and Indonesia Australia and Indonesia will from a partnership to combat regional maritime piracy. It will begin later this year […]

  • Hostages escape after five months

    Unclear whether captors were pirates or fishermen. Iranian ship and crew escape after 5 months in captivity off Somali coast An Iranian fishing vessel and its crew have escaped after […]