Tag: Piracy

  • AU discusses maritime crime

    Meeting hosted in the Seychelles. African Union discusses maritime crime Stephen Spark Seychelles is hosting a meeting of African Union ministers to review lessons from the fight against piracy. The […]

  • New strategy for combating piracy

    New Danish strategy to combat piracy. New strategy for combating piracy Denmark plays an essential role in protecting ships and seamen in the international seas around Africa The government has […]

  • CMF take part in Cutlass Express 2015

    Multinational exercise organised by AFRICOM. CMF helps enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 In an effort to support East African and Indian Ocean nations […]

  • Houthis want to control key strait

    Key regional choke point. Houthis want to control key strait but it’s not that easy Amal Kandeel Attention is increasingly fixed on the Houthis’ advance in Yemen. Since last summer, […]

  • How Seychelles can help others tackle piracy

    EU meeting looks at progress. Lessons learned – how Seychelles can help other African regions to tackle piracy By: Hajira Amla (Seychelles News Agency) – The experience gained by the […]

  • S. Korea sends anti-piracy troops to Gulf of Aden

    Vessel protection teams head to Gulf. S. Korea sends anti-piracy troops to Gulf of Aden South Korea dispatched the 18th batch of troops to the Gulf of Aden on Monday […]

  • Bimco: Gulf of Guinea security advisory

    Threat of piracy and kidnap increased. Bimco: Gulf of Guinea security advisory The purpose of this advisory is to highlight recent events in the region and reinforce guidance: Recent Events: […]

  • Has Somali Piracy ended?

    Armed guards the tipping point. Has Somali Piracy ended? Written by Jonathan Katzenellenbogen The sharp drop in piracy in the Somali Basin is puzzling security experts, who have been surprised […]

  • Maritime security should be part of curriculum

    Indian Naval Command suggestion. Maritime security should be part of curriculum The security of the seas surrounding India has financial, diplomatic and geopolitical ramifications. Hence the need to incorporate coastal […]

  • Oil tankers run gauntlet in Nigeria’s pirate alley

    Recent attacks prove threat remains. Oil tankers run gauntlet in Nigeria’s “pirate alley” A pirate attack that killed a supertanker crewman off the coast of Nigeria this week has highlighted […]