Month: June 2015

  • Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates

    The Vietnamese CG have a history of fighting pirates. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – P1: A face-to-face encounter Several hijacked freighters have been stopped and many pirates have been […]

  • BAE to run new VTS in UK

    More acronyms than is reasonable… New management system for naval base and carriers MILLIONS of pounds are to be spent installing new technology to monitor ship movements in and around […]

  • CMF in anti-terror training

    Joint ops to enhance collaboration and skills. French ships involved in counter-terrorism missions and Djibouti Navy Training at Sea Captain René-Jean Crignola, Commander, Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150), visited La […]

  • Naval War College Current Strategy Forum

    The Asia-Pacific focus is another indication that the geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific will dominate this century. Naval War College Current Strategy Forum By Francis P. Sempa In mid June, the U.S. […]

  • Piracy: Response & Training Officers

    As pirate attacks fall away in some regions, alternatives to armed guards are sought. The Need for Response & Training Officers Guest Article by: John Twiss MSyI Lies, damned lies […]

  • Calls for new Nigerian piracy laws

    Calls for public hearing to clarify laws. Nigeria: Association Calls for Public Hearing On Piracy The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA), Nigeria has urged the National Assembly to […]

  • Fighting West African piracy

    French Navy hosts seminar on piracy, maritime crime. Maritime Piracy: “Africa Must Develop Its Own Security Architecture” GATHERED on Thursday, June 25, around Admiral Bernard Rogel, Chief of Staff of […]

  • EU Med force awaits green light

    May be restricted to surveillance. Politics Delays EU Anti-Human Trafficking Ops By Tom Kington ROME — Europe has announced an impressive array of ships, submarines and drones it plans to […]

  • Guyana fishermen to go armed?

    Pirate attacks an ongoing problem. Guyana fishermen could be allowed to bear arms GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Fishermen may be allowed to have firearms in their possession when they go […]

  • Germany holds piracy workshops

    Federal Police run anti-piracy training. Combat Games for the Jolly Roger in the Baltic By Eva-Maria Mester It’s hot and cramped in the engine room of the Rettin; the air is […]