Tag: somali pirate attacks

  • Settling Maritime Disputes

    A safe and secure maritime environment is a precondition for the free flow of international trade. Can the Indian Ocean region be a model for the rules-based system in Asia? […]

  • Somali illegal fishing woes

    Illegal fishing threatens local fleets. Somalia: Who is protecting Somalia’s fishermen? By Ahmed Ali As Somalia’s waters have become less dangerous for international shipping, they have become much more dangerous […]

  • Iceberg 1 crew, three years on

    Former MV Iceberg 1 hostages mark anniversary. Iceberg 1 crew, three years on 23 December will mark the third anniversary of the freeing of the hostages of the Iceberg 1. […]

  • Iranians fight off pirates. Again.

    As we predicted, the navy’s PR machine has rolled into action. Navy foils pirate attack on Iranian tanker Naval forces have successfully saved an Iranian-owned oil tanker from pirates in […]

  • Pakistan to command CTF-151

    CMF piracy task force gets new command. Pakistan assumes command of CTF 151 from Turkey On 21 December 2015 command of Combined Task Force 151 (CTF 151) passed from the Turkish […]

  • Somaliland CG boost

    Coast Guard upgrades from OBP. Somaliland: Oceans Beyond Piracy Provides Funds to Upgrades SL Coast Guards Facilities By Goth Mohamed Goth The commander of Somaliland Coast Guards Admiral Mohamed Hussein […]

  • Iran, Oman hold joint drills

    Drills cover rescue and relief operations. Iran, Oman to hold naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz Iran and Oman will hold naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz later […]

  • Indian Navy’s piracy success

    Indian Navy lauds its own success. Coast is clear: Pirates in retreat after Navy increases patrolling The Western Naval Command (WNC), which is based in the city, says it has […]

  • Sri Lanka Navy’s pay days

    Huge revenue from private maritime security services. Sri Lanka Navy earns US$ 1.5 million in a month from providing maritime security services Sri Lanka Navy said it had earned an […]

  • Iran, China increase naval ties

    Joint patrols on the way? Iran, China Widen Military, Naval Cooperation Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari and a visiting military delegation from China in a meeting in Tehran […]