Tag: pirate attack

  • Pirate activity increases

    Pirate activity has increased in the last week. Nigerian Navy Foils Attacks on Two Oil Tankers, Frees 21 Crew Dulue Mbachu The Nigerian navy foiled two pirate attacks on oil […]

  • New China island concerns

    Move would pile pressure on new US administration. China likely to build on reef near Philippines: minister Manila expects China to try to build on a reef off the coast […]

  • Crew kidnap off Nigeria

    Reports state that eight crew were kidnapped during the attack by 10 armed pirates in three speedboats. General cargo ship BBC Caribbean attacked by pirates in Gulf of Guinea The […]

  • New Pinoy CG ship

    Vessel will hopefully deter ASG attacks. New bullet-proof PCG ship deployed to Zamboanga Peninsula A Japan-made vessel acquired by the Philippine government for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in December […]

  • 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 […]

  • Navy promises oil theft crackdown

    Navy issues its regular, monthly promise to do its job. Navy promises to intensify crackdown on oil theft in Niger Delta The Nigerian Navy on Saturday restated its resolve to […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]