Tag: armed robbery
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PH, Malaysia closer ties
Closer ties to cut down on border issues. PH, Malaysia to sign maritime security pact vs. transnational crimes PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — The Philippines and Malaysia maritime police forces are […]
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More calls for Nigeria piracy law
Still hard to believe legislation isn’t in place. Law to combat maritime crime necessary, say stakeholders MARITIME Law Enforcement Agencies (MLEA) have unanimously urged the Federal Government to provide for […]
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Fleets avoid Gulf of Guinea
Crew kidnappings and armed robberies raise concerns. European tuna vessels avoid Gulf of Guinea amid rising piracy threat By Matilde Mereghetti BARCELONA, Spain — European tuna vessels are avoiding fishing in […]
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Nigeria: still no piracy law
Still no legislation in place to combat maritime piracy. ‘There is no comprehensive piracy law in Nigeria’ By Joseph Onyekwere Adjudicating on admiralty or maritime matters was a herculean task for […]
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Bengal security boost
Bangladesh-India navy joint patrol in Bay from June 27 The naval forces of Bangladesh and India will, for the first time, conduct a joint patrol exercise, namely the Coordinated Patrol […]
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Securing SE Asia
The area is a prime target for criminals. Pirates’ Strategies and Countermeasures in the South China Sea Except for a brief spike along East Africa that gained national attention with […]
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T&T anti-piracy measures
Response to Venezuelan pirates and reports of robberies at gunpoint. Fisheries bill to protect fishermen from piracy Sita Bridgemohan A Fisheries Management Bill will protect fishermen and impose penalties against […]
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ReCAAP holds piracy confab
ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre organises jointly with BIMCO and INTERTANKO for the first time its annual conference in Hong Kong, China. ReCAAP ISC Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2018 Addresses […]
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NIMASA security criticised
Ongoing attacks prompt call for improvements. Maritime Expert Tasks NIMASA On Waterways’ Security A renowned maritime expert in Rivers State, Mr. Waate Harry has charged the management of Nigeria Maritime […]