Month: September 2018

  • Bengal joint patrols

    Coordinated patrol marks further Bay of Bengal maritime security. Indian Navy ships in Myanmar for joint patrol Two Indian Navy ships are on a visit to Myanmar as part of […]

  • NIMASA begins search

    Still no indication of where hostages may have been taken. NIMASA speaks on pirate hijack of 12 crew members in Rivers The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on […]

  • Iran rattles sabres

    Air Force flew planes first built in 1960s and 70s. Iran put on a show of force to threaten the US – but it was unconvincing at best ALEX LOCKIE […]

  • Belt & Road fears

    Far-reaching commercial activities raise question of whether port investments are linked to military purposes and represent a security risk in host countries. Why China buying up ports is worrying Europe […]

  • Crew kidnapped off Bonny

     Filipinos, Slovenians, Ukrainians, Romaniana, Croatians and Bosnians among crew. Nigerian pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship Pirates have kidnapped 12 crew members from a Swiss cargo vessel in […]

  • Navy to do its job

    The regular pledge pops up. Navy Vows To Tackle Maritime Threats In Niger Delta Following frequent attacks on vessels and crew members by sea pirates in the coastal region, the […]

  • Mine drills sweep up

    Exercise sends a message to Iran and Houthis. C5F’s Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise Concludes Story by NAVCENT Public Affairs  U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet   […]

  • Irish Navy issues

    Austerity blamed by media sources. Irish Naval Service ship can’t patrol Irish waters due to lack of sailors By Niall O’Connor A naval ship cannot patrol Irish waters as there […]

  • Navy warns oil thieves

    That’ll sort it… Oil theft: Navy reads riot act to criminals in Niger Delta Theophilus Onojeghen The Nigerian Navy has again warned suspected oil thieves and other criminal elements in […]

  • Griffen missiles tested

    Tests in the Arabian Sea send strong signal to region. U.S. Navy Coastal Patrol Ships Conduct Griffin Missile Shoot By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin J. Steinberg, U.S. Naval […]