Tag: maritime piracy

  • New UK base in Oman?

    New plans for UK. Britain to open military base in Oman Habib Toumi, Bureau Chief Manama: Britain on Monday said that it would open a major new military base in […]

  • UKMTO issues warnings

    November has got off to an interesting start in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, where UKMTO has reported two approaches on merchant vessels in the last few days. On November 1st, […]

  • CARAT 24 begins

    Joint ops kick off. US, Bangladesh Navy Commence 24th CARAT Exercise BANGLADESH Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific The U.S. and Bangladesh Navy kicked off the 24th iteration of exercise Cooperation […]

  • Somali stability concerns

    Jubaland, Puntland, Southwest, Galmudug and Hirshabelle regions accuse the government of interfering with regional issues. UN cautions stand-off in Somalia could ruin stabilization efforts The UN top envoy in Somalia […]

  • Sri Lanka: belt, road and braces

    Increasing Chinese presence will worry neighbours. Sri Lanka’s support for Belt and Road Initiative to strengthen ties with China: expert Sri Lanka’s support for the Belt and Road Initiative is […]

  • Hijacked tanker released

    Confusing situation in Gulf of Guinea. Hijacked tanker released, some crew kidnapped Nov 2 Update: Latest update – 4 crew from offshore tug and an unknown number of ANUKET AMBER […]

  • Indonesia warns on ASG

    Warning from ReCAAP being taken very seriously. Indonesian consulate warns its citizens in Sabah to stay vigilant following Abu Sayyaf kidnapping warning By Stephanie Lee KOTA KINABALU: The Indonesian consulate in […]

  • UNODC, EU cooperation

    Mentoring and capacity building. EU-UNODC Cooperation on Maritime Security and Surveillance Shailaja A. Lakshmi The European Union and the Global Maritime Crime Programme of the United Nations Office on Drugs and […]

  • Esscom on alert

    ReCAAP issued warning. Esscom on high alert following intel report of Abu Sayyaf’s kidnapping plans By Norasikin Daineh LAHAD DATU: Security at Eastern Sabah Safety Zone (Esszone) has been intensified following […]

  • ReCAAP issues warning

    Immediate warning for shipping in Sulu-Celebes region. ReCAAP issues warning The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), has issued a warning today […]