Tag: pirate attack

  • New Nigerian policy on PMSCs?

    Will Nigeria relax its current rules on PMSC use? Navy chief seeks new policy on private maritime security By Eugene Agha The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral […]

  • India begins work on Assumption

    Facilities to be used in anti-piracy work. India begins infrastructure work on Assumption Island of Seychelles New Delhi: Five months after leasing Assumption Island, one of the 115 islands that […]

  • Navy arrests 80 vessels

    Nigeria’s ongoing fight against oil theft. Navy arrests 80 vessels equipments in 18 months Posted By: Precious Igbonwelundu Despite inadequacies in its platforms, the Nigerian Navy (NN) said yesterday that […]

  • Fishermen abducted, trawlers stolen

    Piracy off Bangladesh often unreported. Robbers abduct 68 fishermen, take away 3 trawlers from Bay Robbers kidnapped at least 68 fishermen and took away three fishing trawlers from the Bay […]

  • Nigeria hopes to end maritime crime

    FG Seeks Elimination Of Maritime Illegalities By: Segun Adio The Federal Government has called for a more robust engagement among navies of West African sub-region to ward off maritime criminals […]

  • Pinoy pirates detained

    Police patrol on August 21st caught men, one suspect died during incident. Complaints filed vs. piracy suspects in Zambo del Sur By Jong Cadion, for CNN Philippines The Vicente A. […]

  • Oil tanker rescued from pirates

    Iran claims another pirate victory… Oil tanker rescued from pirates The Iranian Navy commander has said that a pirate attack on an oil tanker was foiled by the 35th fleet […]

  • Team formed to fight SE Asian pirates

    Hopes move will reduce incidents. Rapid response team formed to fight SE Asian pirates SAM CHAMBERS In response to the growing threat posed by robbers and pirates in the region […]

  • Marine Police strengthen regional ties

    Criminals use regional waters to their advantage. Marine police to strengthen ties with Indonesian counterparts Nabilah Hamudin   SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian marine police is strengthening its bilateral relations with […]

  • 50% of Nigerian naval ships down

    Chief of Staff warns officers to stay away from illegal operations. Nigerian Navy: More Than 50% of Naval Ships are Down, Navy Chief Laments Given its constitutional role in protecting […]