Tag: somali pirate attacks

  • China in Djibouti talks

    China’s foothold in region to expand. China military in talks for logistics ‘facilities’ in Djibouti China’s military is in talks with the Horn of Africa country Djibouti to build logistics […]

  • Is Piracy Making A Comeback?

    Recent reports of attacks causing concern. Is Piracy Making A Comeback In The Somali Waters? By Kevin Mwanza Experts are warning that high sea piracy is making a comeback in […]

  • Push to free AdvanFort men

    Men have been held for more than 760 days. Renewed bid to bring home ex-soldiers trapped in India The fiancĂ©e of a Scot detained in India due to a dispute […]

  • China Seeks Anti-piracy Training From Iran

    Iran frequently reports ‘battles’ with pirates. China Seeks Anti-piracy Training From Iran China and many other nations have requested Iran to train their marine and commando task forces for anti-piracy […]

  • Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

    Hijacking comes after several sightings of suspected pirates in region. Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia Neptune has received reports that an Iranian fishing boat has been boarded by pirates […]

  • S. Korea, China conduct joint anti-piracy drills

    Rare show of military cooperation between the two nations. S. Korea, China conduct joint anti-piracy drills The naval squadrons of South Korea and China conducted joint anti-piracy drills in the […]

  • Navy chief fears cuts will leave forces stretched

    Strategic Defence and Security Review due to be published. Navy chief fears cuts will leave forces stretched THE former head of the Royal Navy says five years of government-led cutbacks […]

  • Job loss claim following armoury closure

    Claims made by former Avant Garde manager. ‘Around 5,000 jobless due to Avant Garde closure’ Rasika Somarathna A senior former official of the Avant Garde Maritime Security Services yesterday said […]

  • Djibouti Code Expanding Scope

    Code to encompass broader range of maritime crimes. Djibouti Code Expanding Scope Beyond Piracy An international agreement that has been instrumental in repressing piracy and armed robbery against ships in […]

  • PVI Weekly Piracy Report

    PVI round up the week’s maritime crime news and incidents. Weekly Maritime & Onshore Security Report 11 Nov 2015 Maritime Security High Risk Area (HRA) Somalia: Pirates to plead guilty […]