Month: April 2013

  • Maritime Security 2013 East

    Maritime Security Outlook is proud to announce the Maritime Security 2013 East Workshop and Exhibition: Technology and Strategies to Mitigate Security Threats to the Maritime Domain. This event will be […]

  • Tackling Piracy Needs Onshore Focus

    Ending Somali piracy requires a shift from reliance on security at sea to targeting those on land who enable the lucrative business to thrive, according to the World Bank Tackling […]

  • Special Court For Italian Marines

    India told Italy on Tuesday preparations to set up a special court to try two Italian marines facing murder charges over the deaths of two fishermen were at “an advanced […]

  • Dryad Maritime Welcomes Japan Plans

    Dryad Maritime has welcomed the Japanese government’s plans to submit a bill to the Diet which will permit the carriage of armed guards on Japanese-flagged vessels. Dryad Maritime Welcomes Japanese Plans […]

  • ESPS Numancia Starts Second Deployment

    ESPS Numancia joined the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta on Saturday 6 April. The Spanish frigate belongs to the 41st Escort Squadron. Spanish Warship ESPS Numancia Starts […]

  • Prime Minister Visits Frigate

    On Saturday 6 April Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited frigate HNLMS De Ruyter which is currently deployed with the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR). Dutch Prime Minister, Defence Minister […]

  • Offshore Oil Discovery

    Vice Admiral Mathew Quashie, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff has stated that the discovery of oil offshore in Ghana has changed the maritime security dynamics Offshore oil discovery […]

  • Economic Cost of Somali Piracy

    A report detailing the overall economic cost incurred worldwide from Somali piracy is being launched in Denmark on Tuesday 9th April by Oceans Beyond Piracy. OBP RELEASES UPDATED REPORT ON […]

  • Maritime Traffic Risks

    Despite the use of the latest technology, the sea traffic in the Bosporus strait, one of the busiest waterways in the world, poses a risk to safety in İstanbul Bosporus […]

  • Unreported Piracy Distorts Figures

    Somali piracy still poses a significant threat as numbers remain high and criminals remain heavily armed, say experts, who maintain that figures showing a reduction in Somali piracy mask the […]