Tag: somali pirates

  • 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 […]

  • Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson

    Visit during Cutlass Express 2015. Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson By U.S. Navy LT Shawn Eklund, United States Africa Command PORT LOUIS, Mauritius — The President of Mauritius, Kailash Purryag, visited the […]

  • Six Somali pirates jailed in Spain

    Accused of attacking tuna ship. Six Somali pirates jailed in Spain A Spanish court on Wednesday convicted six Somalis for piracy and sentenced them each to 16 and a half […]

  • MRQ launches new streamlined portal

    New platform for shipping clients with security needs. MRQ launches new streamlined portal To keep pace with client demand, MRQ has launched OCTOPUS, proving that quality services can be delivered […]

  • ICG’s coastal surveillance bid

    Tension between fishing fleet and ICG. ICG’s coastal surveillance bid gets lukewarm response from fishermen Written by Ujjwala Nayudu As part of its efforts to enhance maritime security and coastal […]

  • Security and Counter-Terrorism Summit underway

    Somali reps in attendance. African Security and Counter-Terrorism Summit gets underway Written by Jonathan Katzenellenbogen The growing threat of jihadist terrorism, organised crime, and other African security challenges will be […]

  • Indian Ocean domain awareness

    Ensuring awareness through information. Indian Ocean: Exploring Maritime Domain Awareness By Vijay Sakhuja Attacks on maritime targets such as the USS Cole and MV Limburg off Yemen by al Qaeda, […]

  • How Floating Armories Help Guard Cargo Ships

    On Board the Arsenals That Ferry Guns and Guards to Passing Vessels on the Edge of the Indian Ocean. How Floating Armories Help Guard Cargo Ships From Pirates on High […]

  • Turkey extends naval presence

    Extends Operation Ocean Shield activity. Turkey extends naval presence off Somali coast Turkish Parliament has approved a government-sponsored motion to extend the presence of Turkish navy in the Gulf of […]