Legal Corner

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Gibraltar and Innocent Passage

    The legal whys and wherefores. Gibraltar: Legal Advice on Innocent Passage ALEX CALVO While tensions over the South China Sea often prompt headlines, attracting a great deal of attention by […]

  • hijackers can be prosecuted in Malaysia

    Legal experts said Malaysia has a strong case to prosecute the mastermind behind the hijacking of Malaysian tanker, MT Orkim Harmony. MT Orkim hijackers can be prosecuted in Malaysian court, […]

  • Weapons ship seized off Crete

    Vessel owned by Greek firm, media reports. Bolivian flagged vessel seized with large cargo of weapons off Crete Greek Authorities have seized a Bolivian flagged vessel, named “Haddad 1”, and […]

  • Convicted pirates released

    Lack of evidence seen convictions overturned. 8 Somalis Convicted of Piracy Released by Seychelles Court of Appeal THE Seychelles Court of Appeal has freed eight Somalis who had been convicted […]

  • Indonesian hijack kingpin caught

    Man had been investigated for some time. Indonesian navy nabs MT Orkim Harmony hijack mastermind JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy has arrested the alleged mastermind behind the hijacking of Malaysian oil […]