KL: Warships in Malaysian waterways send wrong signals
KUALA LUMPUR • The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has voiced its uneasiness over the presence of foreign warships in the Strait of Malacca and South China Sea. "It could…
Battle for Hodeidah: How the destruction of one Yemen port could send millions into famine
Eight million Yemenis currently live on the brink of starvation. Their fate hinges on the imminent fight to retake vital port city back from the Houthis. Ramadan is particularly punishing…
Iran frees four sailors held by Somali pirates during complex intel operation
Iran's intelligence forces have rescued four Iranian sailors from the captivity of pirates in Somalia following a complicated operation. The sailors Masoud Balouchi, Ahmad Balouchi, Adam Balouchi and Shir-Mohammad Tabezar, kidnapped three…
East Asia Summit On Maritime Security & Cooperation Kicks Off
Bhubaneswar: At least 52 delegates from 16 countries are participating in the East Asia Summit on Maritime Security and Cooperation that kick started in Bhubaneswar today. For the next three…
Modern Sea Piracy Far From Dead
From hijackings off Nigeria to boardings on the South American coast, pirates are still hunting. For nearly five days much of the world was transfixed on a small lifeboat in…
Saudi-led coalition closes in on Yemen port city Hodeidah
RIYADH/ADEN (REUTERS) - Forces backed by a Saudi- led coalition are closing in on Yemen's Houthi-held port city Hodeidah, a coalition spokesman said, but did not specify whether there were…
Piracy persists amid counter security efforts
As the waters of the Gulf of Guinea remain a dangerous hotbed for pirates, Nigeria still lack legal framework to deter armed robbery on sea and port channels, BAYO AKOMOLAFE…
Philippines, South Korea ties reaching ‘new maturity,’ Duterte says
MANILA, Philippines — The relationship between the Philippines and South Korea is reaching a "new maturity," President Rodrigo Duterte said, as he cited the gains of what he described as a "meaningful…
Piracy Sustains High Shipping Costs On Nigerian Waters
Incessant pirate attacks and kidnappings are taking an alarming toll on shipping in Nigeria's territorial waters and the Gulf of Guinea.This year alone, freight costs have reportedly risen six times,…
03 June 2018 – M/V in position 5nm West of Jazair Az Zubayr Island, was attacked by a skiff with 6 POB
At 1512UTC on 03 June 2018 an MV in position: 14 57.1N 042 05.8E (approx. 5NM West of Jazair Az Zubayr Island) was attacked by a skiff with 6 POB.…
Alleged N2.6bn Fraud: Appeal Court Frees Akpobolokemi
A former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, who was charged with an alleged fraud of N2.6bn, has been set free by the…
30 May 2018 – M/V reported an approached by up to 6 skiffs south of Mogadishu
At 1205UTC 30 MAY 18, a MV reported an approached by up to 6 skiffs in position 01-38.47N 044-41.67E. (just south of Mogadishu). Vessel and crew are safe. Vessels transiting…
ReCAAP ISC Weekly Report 22-28 May 2018
http://www.recaap.org/resources/ck/files/reports/weekly/2018/ReCAAP%20ISC%20Weekly%20Report%20(22-28%20May%2018).pdf
Piracy off West Africa remains high
Piracy remains at elevated levels in West African waters, with 97 incidents recorded in 2017, including an increase in successful kidnappings compared to the previous year. This is according to…
Nigeria cancels maritime security contract
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled a $195 million deal with HSLI for maritime security after allegations of fraud and corruption. Nigerian media report that Buhari cancelled the contract via…
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