Offshore Installations

  • Malaysia, Philippines to strengthen bilateral ties

    Meeting discusses disputed waters.  Malaysia, Philippines defense chiefs meet to strengthen bilateral ties Frances Mangosing MANILA, Philippines—The defense chiefs of Malaysia and Philippines met on Wednesday at Camp Aguinaldo to […]

  • India’s plan for the Indian Ocean

    Defence support plan takes shape.  PM to flag off maritime security plan for Indian Ocean region Jayanth Jacob With China on his mind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to […]

  • Controversy over floating armories

    Row over AGMS continues.  Controversy over floating armories By  Kishani Samaraweera Floating armory discovered in the Galle Harbor made headlines since several allegations were made regarding its legality. However, Leader […]

  • Upstream West Africa conference

    Oil & Gas conference to discuss regional security. Upstream West Africa conference Plans for the forthcoming Upstream West Africa conference in Ghana on March 23rd to 25th continue to emerge […]

  • Nigeria loses N433.62bn annually to oil theft

    100,000 barrels a day going missing. Nigeria loses N433.62bn annually to oil theft – Navy The Nigerian Navy said on Tuesday that the country is losing about 100, 000 barrels […]

  • Piracy in Somalia and Nigeria

    Piracy in Somalia and Nigeria: From the political protest to a profitable criminal activity Guest Article by Marta Fernández Sebastián, Universidad Complutense de Madrid One of the common points shared […]

  • Japan and India’s Warming Defense Ties

    A response to China’s push into the Indian Ocean. Japan and India’s Warming Defense Ties From defense sales to joint exercises, Tokyo and New Delhi are expanding the scope of […]

  • US concerned over China tactics

    Territorial disputes raise US eyebrows. US voices concern over China’s ‘dramatic’ tactics in South China Sea New Delhi: The US on Tuesday expressed concern over China’s “provocative” and “dramatic” tactics in […]

  • UN concerned over Libya

    Oil and weapon smuggling a major concern. Libya needs international maritime force to help stop illicit oil, weapons – UN experts Libyan authorities are unable to halt the illicit trade […]

  • Indian Navy Seeks 50 Ship Borne Drones

    UAVs to be used in anti-piracy, counter terror and SAR. Indian Navy Seeks 50 Ship Borne Drones India’s Directorate of Naval Air Staff has issued Request for Information (RFI) last […]