Month: July 2018

  • ReCAAP report released

    ReCAAP figures show drop in crimes. ReCAAP releases six-month report Forty Incidents Reported to ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre from January to June 2018, Marking 15% Year-on-Year Decrease, and the Lowest […]

  • More PH, Australia naval drills

    Joint drills in region again. Philippines, Australia begin joint drills in Sulu Sea The Philippine Navy said on July 16 that it and the Royal Australian Navy has started 10-day […]

  • Iran sends message

    Iran sends message meant for one global leader. Commander Says Naval Plan to Enhance Iran’s Ability to Counter Threats Commander of the Iranian Navy highlighted the benefits of a large-scale […]

  • Keeping pirates at bay

    Training and capacity building pays off. UN says anti-piracy fund has boosted maritime security in Somalia The UN counter-piracy fund that has been in existence since 2011 has boosted maritime […]

  • Pakistan Navy in Red Sea

    And why not? Pretty quiet in the region right now…! Pakistan deploys its first ever Navy Ship in Gulf of Aden Southern Red Sea Region Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF […]

  • Ports host hackaton

    Ports and terminals taking infosec seriously. Ports of LA and Antwerp Hold Joint “Hackathon” This October, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Antwerp will simultaneously host an […]

  • Keeping an eye on cyber

    The maritime cyber security threat shouldn’t be ignored. Changing Security Course Critical for Global Maritime  DON HEPBURN In our modern global economy, over 90 percent of all traded goods, valued […]

  • Dealing with drug smugglers

    Drug traffickers who dare navigate in Salvadoran waters are likely to get arrested. Salvadoran Naval Force Deals Blow to Narcotrafficking Julieta Pelcastre In early May 2018, Naval Task Force Trident […]

  • Abu Sayyaf Sulu clash

    Still a strong presence in Sulu. 6 suspected Abu Sayyaf men, soldier killed in Sulu clashes Six suspected Abu Sayyaf members and an Army soldier were killed following separate clashes […]

  • NATO, Russia and the Black Sea

    A threat taken seriously. NATO, Russia and the Black Sea By Stephen Blank At NATO’s summit, the heads of state will discuss security in and around the Black Sea. No […]