Tag: maritime news

  • Control Risks releases 2015 forecast

    Maritime crime rose by 26% in 2014. Control Risks releases 2015 forecast Public interest in maritime crime may have waned in parallel to a reduction in hijacks off Somalia in […]

  • New strategy for combating piracy

    New Danish strategy to combat piracy. New strategy for combating piracy Denmark plays an essential role in protecting ships and seamen in the international seas around Africa The government has […]

  • CMF take part in Cutlass Express 2015

    Multinational exercise organised by AFRICOM. CMF helps enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 In an effort to support East African and Indian Ocean nations […]

  • Petro-piracy insurance cover introduced

    Specific threat in S.E. Asia identified. Petro-piracy insurance cover introduced London: Insurance cover is coming to a specific threat in Southeast Asia. Specialist marine insurance intermediary, Seacurus, has developed a […]

  • How Floating Armories Help Guard Cargo Ships

    On Board the Arsenals That Ferry Guns and Guards to Passing Vessels on the Edge of the Indian Ocean. How Floating Armories Help Guard Cargo Ships From Pirates on High […]

  • New Nigerian Navy ship en route

    New ship travelling from China to Nigeria. Nigeria’s Newest Naval Vessel Breaks Maiden Voyage In Cape Town The Nigerian Navy’s newest ship, the large offshore patrol frigate NNS CENTENARY, has […]

  • German Combat Divers

    Germany’s elite unit in action. German Combat Divers Are Busy on Land and Underwater by THOMAS NEWDICK It’s one of the toughest commando units you’ve probably never heard of. The Kommando […]

  • Court remands Nigerian pirates into custody

    Men accused of hijacking MT Mariam. Court remands 8 Nigerian pirates into prison custody The eight suspected pirates arrested by the Ghana Navy aboard vessel, MT Mariam, have been remanded […]

  • Chinese frigate docks in Djibouti

    Escort task force due for replenishment. Chinese anti-piracy frigate docks in Djibouti The guided missile frigate Linyi from the Chinese Navy’s 19th anti-piracy escort task force has docked in Djibouti […]

  • Samho Jewelry rescue video emerges

    Dramatic helmet cam footage shows rescue. Samho Jewelry rescue video emerges To coincide with the fourth anniversary of the rescue of the Samho Jewelry by South Korean Navy SEALs, helmet […]