Tag: ransom

  • NIMASA begins search

    Still no indication of where hostages may have been taken. NIMASA speaks on pirate hijack of 12 crew members in Rivers The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on […]

  • Crew kidnapped off Bonny

     Filipinos, Slovenians, Ukrainians, Romaniana, Croatians and Bosnians among crew. Nigerian pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship Pirates have kidnapped 12 crew members from a Swiss cargo vessel in […]

  • Navy to do its job

    The regular pledge pops up. Navy Vows To Tackle Maritime Threats In Niger Delta Following frequent attacks on vessels and crew members by sea pirates in the coastal region, the […]

  • Cooperating against piracy

    Regional cooperation key to success. How Nigerian, regional navies joined forces for a safer Gulf Posted By: Precious Igbonwelundu Disturbed by the recurring attacks on vessels, theft of economic and natural […]

  • EU NAVFOR trains MPU

    EU NAVFOR assists with training. Working together: Mogadishu’s MPU first hand training with EU NAVFOR Maritime training and exercises with Somali partners are an extremely important aspect of the European […]

  • PH CG deploys

    More assets to deter Abu Sayyaf Group fighters. New Coast Guard ship sent to patrol ‘southern backdoor’ Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed one of […]

  • Worrying twist in kidnap case

    “Are believed” does heavy lifting. Sabah residents fear illegal immigrants helping kidnappers after recent case By Amy Chew SANDAKAN, Sabah: Illegal immigrants from southern Philippines living in the Malaysian state of Sabah […]

  • Iran discounts US threat

    Situation normal… Iranian Military Officials Discount The Possibility Of A U.S. Attack Claiming that Iran has the “upper hand” in the region, the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards […]

  • ASG behind kidnap?

    Involvement of Abu Sayyaf terrorists now more likely. Abducted Indon fishermen from Sabah taken to Sulu Two Indonesian fishermen abducted by gunmen off Sabah in Malaysia were believed taken to […]

  • Kidnappers no longer in Malaysia

    Suspicion has fallen on the Abu Sayyaf Group, based in the Philippines. Kidnappers no longer in Sabah waters Kidnappers who abducted two Indonesian fishermen at gunpoint in Semporna yesterday have […]