Month: September 2015

  • Port Security: no afterthought

    Keeping facilities secure should be paramount. BMT: Port Security Should Not Be an Afterthought Port security has too often lagged behind the demands of ever more vulnerable facilities with new […]

  • Indo-Asia Pacific Explained

    The new strategy contains an explicit focus on the region that it calls the “Indo-Asia-Pacific.”  ‘Indo-Asia Pacific’ Explained: An Assessment of US Maritime Strategy 2015 GURPREET SINGH KHURANA In March […]

  • JTF awaits pirates’ prosecution

    When pressed further to know the agency in charge of the prosecution, JTF refused to name the agency. JTF awaits pirates’ prosecution for killing N’Delta troops SIMON UTEBOR The six […]

  • New CO for CMF

    United States reiterate commitment to maritime security in the region. Combined Maritime Forces Welcomes New Commander MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet (C5F)/Combined […]

  • Four Indian naval ships visit Dubai

    Visit to boost ties with UAE. Four Indian naval ships visit Dubai The ships-Deepak, Delhi, Tabar and Trishul-are part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet based at Mumbai and are […]

  • AdvanFort investigated by BBC

    AdvanFort investigated by the BBC. AdvanFort accused of abandoning British men facing India trial As six British maritime security guards prepare to face trial in India charged with illegal possession […]

  • New ship for Nigerian Navy

    Recent report stated 50% of ships non-operational. Navy receives new warship to combat oil theft, piracy By Tina Todo The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Cross River State, on Friday […]

  • Puntland can secure maritime

    Puntland Maritime Police Force has excellent pedigree against piracy. Somalia: Puntland capable of securing maritime routes alone-Official Puntland Anti-Piracy Agency Director Abdirizak Mohamed Ahmed (Ducaysane) on Thursday said, Puntland will […]

  • London PMSC Workshop

    Event aimed at security companies. London PMSC Workshop CSO Alliance, a global members only risk management platform for all shipping sectors to drive best practice and fight organised crime, is […]

  • Libya plans tanker sale

    Morning Glory to be sold. Libya plans to sell tanker used in attempt to export oil, bypassing state company BY AHMAD ELHAMY Libya plans to sell a tanker that a […]