Month: June 2014

  • Pirates rob oil tanker in Bintulu waters

    Oil tanker travelling from Singapore to Labuan was robbed of 100,000 metric tonnes Pirates rob oil tanker in Bintulu waters BINTULU: An oil tanker travelling from Singapore to Labuan was […]

  • Hijacked tanker makes contact

    Captain of MT Fair Artemis able to contact owners following hijacking. Hijacked tanker makes contact with owners The Fairdeal Group has announced that they have finally made contact with their […]

  • Maritime Security: Make the right choice

    The following article is an Opinion piece written by Rene Toomse, CEO of Aburgus Risk Management Maritime Security: Make the right choice An Aburgus team, having recently returned from a […]

  • Vietnam determined to defend its waters

    Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh has affirmed Vietnam’s resolve Vietnam determined to defend its sovereignty and waters Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh has affirmed Vietnam’s resolve to defend […]

  • Pirates emerging off new coast of Africa

    Pirates are once again threatening merchant ships off the coast of Africa. Pirates Suddenly Emerging Against Merchant Vessels Off New Coast of Africa Pirates are once again threatening merchant ships […]

  • Hostages tell of dramatic escape

    A group of sailors have described their dramatic midnight escape after four years held hostage ‘It was do or die’: Somali pirates’ hostages tell of dramatic escape DUBAI // A […]

  • RIMPAC naval drill beneficial

    PLA Navy will participate for the first time in the Rim of the Pacific naval exercises RIMPAC naval drill beneficial for both PLA Navy and RIMPAC The PLA Navy will […]

  • Piracy hinders Nigeria maritime

    Ernest Shonekan said piracy and robbery were responsible Piracy, armed robbery hinder Nigeria maritime industry growth – Shonekan A former Head of State, Ernest Shonekan, on Tuesday said sea piracy […]

  • OBP statement on MV Albedo

    OBP welcomes the release of the 11 remaining hostages OBP statement on release of  MV Albedo hostages Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) welcomes the release of the 11 remaining hostages of the […]

  • NIMASA launches satelite surveillance

    Ghanaian registered vessel was reportedly hijacked off the coast of Ghana NIMASA launches satelite surveillance …rescues Ghanaian vessel LAGOS—The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has launched its satellite […]