Tag: armed robbery

  • Japan CG, MMEA drill

    The exercise will focus on combating piracy and robbery on the high seas. Japanese coast guards in Kuantan for maritime enforcement exercise KUANTAN: The Japan Coast Guard’s (JCG) Tsugaru PLH […]

  • NIMASA sat system down?

    Whoops… NIMASA’s satellite surveillance system down in 2017- Sources Paul Ogbuokiri Indications were rife on Friday that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA’s) strategic satellite surveillance system have […]

  • Patrol boat boost for NN

    Despite NIMASA boats which could be used. Nigerian Navy Acquires Patrol Boats for Maritime Security By SULEMAN DAHUN The Nigerian Navy is in the process of taking delivery of 2 […]

  • Japan, India to combat piracy

    SAR and anti-piracy ops. India to work with Japan to combat piracy CHENNAI: The Indian Coast Guard is planning to expand its cooperation with the Japan Coast Guard and coast guards of other countries […]

  • Africa’s maritime security

    Protecting fisheries and communities from maritime crime. Why regional efforts are key to Africa’s maritime security MENAFN – The Conversation) Maritime security has become a priority for most of Africa’s […]

  • Grim reading from ReCAAP

    ReCAAP ISC Urges Heightened Vigilance as Total Number of Incidents of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Increased in 2017 Compared to 2016 Annual Report (January-December 2017) released […]

  • SE Asia’s robbery problem

    Not a surprise for industry watchers. SE Asian Ports Lead the World for Armed Robbery The anchorages at Chittagong, Manila and Pulau Bintan led the world last year for armed robberies, […]

  • Ending Piracy in Nigerian Waters

    Another year, same old problems. Ending Piracy in Nigerian Waters Recently, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) released a report naming Nigeria as one of the hotspots for sea piracy. The […]

  • Vietnam beefs up security

    The Vietnam Maritime Administration has strengthened the Steering Committee for the prevention of terrorism, reviewing the implementation of normative documents. Proactively plug “holes” to fight terrorism, piracy The Vietnam Maritime […]

  • Piracy continues off Nigeria

    Despite efforts of Navy and NIMASA, Nigerian waters remain dangerous. Nigeria waters experience persistent pirates attack By Sulaimon Salau Persistent pirate attacks on Nigerian waters seems not to be abating, with […]