Tag: counter piracy

  • Japan gives Vietnam patrol boats

    Coast Guard to receive new vessels to ensure maritime security. Japan to Give 6 Maritime Vessels to Vietnam Franz Ludwig Bernardo Japan has agreed to provide the Vietnamese Coast Guard […]

  • 18th Chinese naval escort taskforce sails

    PLA Navy’s ongoing escort programme in Gulf of Aden.  18th Chinese naval escort taskforce sets sail Web Editor: Li Yan The 18th naval escort taskforce under the Navy of the […]

  • India court extends Marines’ bail

    Over two years later and still no sign of resolution. Supreme Court Allows Italian Marines to Extend Bail Bond NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday granted permission to the […]

  • 7 killed as pirates attack community

    Pirates and armed robbers continue to target local communities in Niger Delta. 7 killed, 4 injured as sea pirates attack Ondo community Yinka Oladoyinbo FOUR members of a private security […]

  • Curbing maritime piracy in Africa

    Economic and political instability contributing to piracy in region. Curbing the excesses of maritime piracy in Africa Author: M.A. Johnson It may be reasonable to assume that piracy has existed for […]

  • Enrica Lexie Marines go to court

    Long running legal battle involving Italian Marines who allegedly shot and killed Indian fishermen. Italian marines case: Mukul Rohatgi not to appear for marines Prabhati Nayak Mishra ive months after […]

  • HMAS Toowoomba gets female Command

    Commander Catherine Hayes becomes first female in RAN to command a warship in the M.E. HMAS Toowoomba deploys with first female commander Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston has congratulated Commander Catherine Hayes, […]

  • W. African pirates tap into liquid gold

    Hijackings for oil cargo highlight regions security issues. West African pirates tap into ‘liquid gold’ riches Maritime security analysts say the area of the attacks is spreading and a concerted, […]

  • Hijacked Ship Released Near Nigeria

    MT Hai Soon 6 hijacked off Ghana is finally released off Nigeria. Hijacked Ship Released Near Nigeria A hijacked Singaporean oil tanker carrying 21 sailors was released yesterday, a week […]

  • NZ Orion heads to Gulf of Aden

    Maritime surveillance aircraft to join anti-piracy efforts in region. NZ Orion heads to Gulf of Aden A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-3K2 Orion aircraft left Auckland today bound […]