Tag: Piracy

  • When piracy is actually robbery

    Legal distinction often ignored by media. SSA: Need to differentiate between piracy and sea robbery Crystal Chan The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has emphasised that there is a difference between […]

  • Five more robbers sought

    Suspects claim they had five other accomplices. Five more robbers sought in Malaysian tanker hijacking Crystal Chan Malaysian authorities are today searching for a further five suspected robbers believed to […]

  • Vietnam’s marine cops quiz suspects

    Eight suspects speak Indonesian. Vietnam’s marine cops quizzing suspected hijackers HANOI: Vietnam’s marine police are questioning eight foreigners suspected of being the escaped pirates who commandeered a Malaysian-flagged tanker in […]

  • India, NZ keen on closert ties

    Moves to formalise relationship. India, New Zealand to keen on stepping up naval ties S. ANANDAN Indian and New Zealand navies will soon formalise a planned structure of engagement, which […]

  • Maritime terrorism fearful of Iran

    Rear Admiral once again praises nation’s navy. Maritime terrorism fearful of Iran’s power: Navy chief Iran’s Navy chief, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, says pirates and maritime terrorists are horrified by the […]

  • Oil tanker hijackers captured

    Eight men arrested by authorities. Oil tanker hijackers said to be captured off Vietnam waters KUALA LUMPUR – The pirates who seized a Malaysian-flagged tanker in the South China Sea […]

  • Nigerian Air Force attack pirates

    Nigerian Air Force Raid Pirates Hideout In Calabar Manuel Ndimele he Nigerian Air Force, 207 Special Mobility unleashed its men on the hideouts of criminal elements on Calabar waterways according to the Navy. The 207 Special […]

  • Marine Consultant Tasks FG On Coast Guards

    Concern over insecurity on Nigeria’s waterways. Marine Consultant Tasks FG On Coast Guards A Marine Consultant, Mr Wakama Jhozaar, has called on the Federal Government to constitute Coast Guards to […]

  • Hijackers of Malaysian tanker escape

    Vessel renamed Kim Harmon by pirates. Hijackers of Malaysian tanker escape, one crewman shot KUALA LUMPUR: Pirates who commandeered a Malaysian-flagged tanker in the South China Sea for a week […]

  • NZ Navy chief doubts Chinese claims

    Doubts over anti-piracy claim. New Zealand Navy chief doubts over Chinese claims on foray in Indian Ocean NEW DELHI: Sharing India’s doubts over Chinese claims that forays by its submarines […]