Legal Corner

  • US Navy and transnational crime

    Piracy, human trafficking, drug and gun running under spotlight. US 7th Fleet commander discusses ‘Transnational Crime’ at Maritime Security Symposium Story by Petty Officer 1st Class U.S. 7th Fleet Public […]

  • Angola calls for stronger marsec laws

    Need for legal framework in region. Foreign Minister Calls for Greater Criminalization of Illegal Acts At Sea Luanda — The minister of Foreign Affairs, Goerges Chikoti, advocated greater adoption by […]

  • China island case filed at UN

    Will a legal case slow China’s progress? NGO files case vs China reclamation By: Jovic Yee A NONGOVERNMENT organization led by former National Security Adviser Roilo Golez on Wednesday filed […]

  • South, North Korean ships collide

    South Korean ship was in the area at the correct time, according to data from Marine Traffic. South, North Korean ships collide in east sea A South Korean ship collided […]

  • NIMASA defends ex-militant deal

    Says firm succeeded in chasing out pirates NIMASA: Deal with Tompolo Didn’t Encroach on Naval Responsibilities Senator Iroegbu in Abuja The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said […]

  • ASEAN Defense Ministers To Attend Summit

    Hopes for de-escalation in region. ASEAN Defense Ministers To Attend China Summit In October Posted By: Clayton Browne The South China Sea has been a global hot spot for several […]

  • Somalia wants pirates back

    Horrible conditions inside pirate prison. Much like those their hostages had to endure… Somalia wants repatriation of ‘pirate’ prisoners in Kenya jails Somalia has said that it is working for […]

  • EU to arrest people traffickers

    EUNAVFOR Med gets the green light. EU to arrest people traffickers on high seas An EU operation against migrant traffickers in the Mediterranean which will allow for arrests in international […]

  • USS Cole case development

    Sudan yet to respond to verdict. Banks must turn over Sudanese assets to USS Cole victims: U.S. court BY JOSEPH AX Three banks must turn over Sudanese funds to victims […]

  • Floating armoury probe continues

    Investigations into Avant Garde Maritime Services to continue Tharushan Fernando Co-Cabinet Spokesperson,Minister (Dr.) Rajitha Senaratne stated that at the meeting held with the heads of the Government , the President […]