Month: March 2013

  • World’s Only Pirate Cemetery

    When it comes to pirate lore, few places can equal the tales told of the infamous Ile Sainte-Marie, an island off Madagascar’s remote east coast. Inside The World’s Only Pirate […]

  • Rule of Law to Counter Piracy

    In this interview with David Hammond, he describes the planning, establishment and delivery of EUCAP NESTOR Counter-Piracy Legal Advisory Programme for East Africa as lead lawyer. EUCAP NESTOR: Bolstering the Rule […]

  • Iranian fleet heading to Malacca Straits

    Iran’s Navy Commander has said that the 24th fleet of the country’s Navy is leaving China’s port city of Zhangjiagang for the Strait of Malacca. Iran 24th fleet heading for […]

  • Role Of Operation Atalanta Reinforced

    Force Commander Rear Admiral Pedro García de Paredes has held meetings with other EU leaders to demonstrate the commitment of EU NAVFOR to work together with other missions towards improving […]

  • India, Japan Conduct Naval Meet

    Recently the Japan Maritime Defence Force and the Indian Navy met in a multilateral forum to undertake coordinate anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. India, Japan conduct naval meet Recently the Japan Maritime Defence […]

  • Nigeria, UK Sign MoU On Security

    Nigeria, and UK have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) on bilateral military cooperation to tackle terrorism and maritime insecurity in the country. Nigeria, UK Sign MoU On Counter-Terrorism, Maritime […]

  • Oil Draws Naval Powers

    The discovery a few years ago of oil and gas reserves off the Lebanese, Israeli and Cypriot coasts has raised the interest of foreign militaries. Recent Oil Discovery off Lebanese […]

  • NATO and Russia Exercise At Sea

    A boarding team from the NATO flagship in charge of Operation Ocean Shield, and assault forces of the Russian SEVEROMORSK trained together in counter-piracy activities. NATO and Russian Federation in […]

  • Kikwete pledges fair trial for pirates

    President Jakaya Kikwete has said that the government of Tanzania will, invariably, carry out fair trial for suspected Somali pirates arrested in the Indian Ocean. Kikwete pledges fair trial for […]

  • Seychelles’ handling of Somali pirates

    Puntland Minister for Justice has expressed his government’s appreciation in the way Seychelles is handling the piracy situation and conveyed interest to strengthen the relationship. Puntland justice minister happy with […]