Tag: navy

  • Vietnam determined to defend its waters

    Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh has affirmed Vietnam’s resolve Vietnam determined to defend its sovereignty and waters Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh has affirmed Vietnam’s resolve to defend […]

  • RIMPAC naval drill beneficial

    PLA Navy will participate for the first time in the Rim of the Pacific naval exercises RIMPAC naval drill beneficial for both PLA Navy and RIMPAC The PLA Navy will […]

  • Piracy hinders Nigeria maritime

    Ernest Shonekan said piracy and robbery were responsible Piracy, armed robbery hinder Nigeria maritime industry growth – Shonekan A former Head of State, Ernest Shonekan, on Tuesday said sea piracy […]

  • NIMASA launches satelite surveillance

    Ghanaian registered vessel was reportedly hijacked off the coast of Ghana NIMASA launches satelite surveillance …rescues Ghanaian vessel LAGOS—The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has launched its satellite […]

  • Disturbing the Pond

    MT Fair Artemis is still missing, presumed hijacked. Disturbing the Pond: A Missing Tanker in the Gulf of Guinea By James M. Bridger, Delex Systems Inc. A Greek-owned oil tanker that […]

  • Fighting Pirates the African Way

    A continent is trying to secure its seas How to Fight Pirates the African Way By Peter Dörrie Africa has more than 26,000 kilometers of coastline—and some of the world’s most […]

  • NIMASA rescues Ghanaian vessel

    NIMASA helps free hijacked fishing vessel on June 5th. NIMASA rescues Ghanaian vessel The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched its satellite surveillance system, which, in conjunction with […]

  • Ghana coast under threat from pirates

     Liberia-flagged tanker hijacked off the coast of Ghana should alert the nation Ghana’s coast under threat from pirates – Maritime expert An expert in Maritime Laws and Security, Dr.Kamal Deen Ali says […]

  • Nigerian Navy: 2 new patrol boats

    Nigerian Navy takes delivery of two fast patrol boats Nigerian Navy receives two 17 metre Nautic Africa patrol boats Nautic Africa has handed over two 17 metre Sentinel fast patrol vessels […]

  • Australia: Navy to be boosted

    Australian Defence Minister announces key initiatives.  Australia: Maritime Capabilities to be Boosted The Minister for Defence David Johnston today announced the first set of key initiatives in the Abbott Government’s […]