Tag: somali pirates

  • EU trains Somaliland CG

    EUCAP Nestor training to strengthen regional anti-piracy efforts. EUCAP Nestor trains and mentors Somaliland Coast Guard young officers in Berbera On 21 October, the European Union’s Maritime Capacity Building Mission […]

  • Japan Navy to drill with UAE navy

    Goodwill training exercise between the two nations.  Japanese warships at Jebel Ali for exercises with UAE Navy DUBAI // Two Japanese warships docked in the port of Jebel Ali in […]

  • UN chief urges sustained piracy effort

    Pirates still holding at least 37 hostage.  UN political chief urges sustained efforts to combat piracy off Somali coast The UN political chief on Wednesday called for a long-term solution […]

  • Frigate on Security mission

    HMS Kent heads to Indian Ocean Frigate on Security mission Portsmouth-based frigate – HMS Kent – heads to the Indian Ocean for a six-month deployment, focussing on maritime security operations. […]

  • Somalia wants pirate prisoners home

    Bid to bring convicted pirates back to the country.  Somalia wants its pirates in Kenya jails sent home By Philip Mwakio MOMBASA COUNTY: The Somalia government now says it hopes […]

  • EU notes Somali piracy decrease

    Decrease welcome, but EU warns threat remains.  EU Notes Decrease in Piracy Near Somali Coast The European Union noted a decline in piracy activity off the coast of Somalia, the […]

  • Ship Tracking Gone Awry

    Vulnerabilities in AIS highlighted. Ship Tracking Gone Awry: Reliance on AIS Data Undermines Maritime Security Opinion piece by Ami Daniel, co-Founder and CEO, Windward Ships have been sailing the oceans for […]

  • EUCAP Nestor finishes training Somalis

    Ensuring Somali nationals can defend their waters.  EUCAP Nestor finishes training Somali personnel On 16 September, the European Union’s Maritime Capacity Building Mission in the Horn of Africa and Western […]

  • GCC proposes joint naval force

    Idea of multi-national, regional navy gathering support. GCC proposes joint naval force Manama: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are looking into establishing a joint naval force capable of defending […]

  • Tanzania signs anti-piracy protocol

    Protocol signed but with conditions imposed.  Tanzania finally endorses EAC anti-piracy protocol BY JAMES KANDOYA At last Tanzania has signed the protocol against piracy which was endorsed by other East […]