"Sir, we're going to handcuff you," a coast guard from Sao Tome tells a man accused of fishing illegally in the archipelago's waters. But the "fisherman" is really a French…
Gunmen suspected to be pirates, on Monday, invaded Anyama community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, killing two persons, injuring three others and stealing 10 speedboats. The invasion took…
On 06th March 2018 at 0920 UTC, a merchant vessel was attacked by two speedboats with weapons in position 04°04N 006°56E (210°/25NM from Bonny, NIGERIA). Source: MDAT-GOG
This threat assessment has been written by EU NAVFOR and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). It is intended to inform risk management decision making for shipping operators responsible for merchant vessels…
1. Foreword. This IRTB has been written by EU NAVFOR and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). It is intended to inform risk management decision making for shipping operators responsible…
MANILA - The Philippine military has identified the new leader or "emir" of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in South-east Asia. Major Ronald Suscano, spokesman for the…
Since the inauguration of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in 2012, the United Arab Emirates has increasingly vied with other regional powers for influence in the country, investing in infrastructure,…
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NEW DELHI: Maritime security and nuclear cooperation will be the staple items on the table when French President Emmanuel Macron holds discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit…
New Delhi, Mar 5: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lamba on Monday said that India is keeping a close watch on the movements of Chinese vessels in the Indian Ocean. In…
An Abu Sayyaf sub-commander high on the Philippines' wanted list was among three gunmen killed in a gunfight at a plantation in the east coast of Sabah, regional intelligence sources…
The Nigeria navy has disclosed that the country loses $70m to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU), oil theft and other maritime crimes by the Chinese vessels annually.Defence Attaché, Colonel…
On 1 March at 14.40 UTC, 5 skiffs where seen to approach an M/T with high speed. Vessel implemented BMP 4 measures and PAST took positions. All crew mustered at designated area. Skiffs…
On 01st March 2018 at 1200UTC, a cargo vessel was approach by 2 speed boat with 6 and 3 men respectively in psn 0431.2N 00121.5W. Crew increase the speed and…
Kenya's defense forces will enhance surveillance along its coastline to ensure that development of blue economy, key to achieving food security, is not interrupted by emerging security threats like piracy,…
The Maldives’ rejection of India’s invitation for a multilateral military exercise without conveying any strong reason is being considered the biggest rebuff by the Indian Ocean archipelago since New Delhi…
EARLIER THIS WEEK, LUXEMBOURG INFORMED THAT FIVE PIRATES WITH GUNS ATTACKED THE PRODUCT TANKER ST MARSEILLE AT AN ANCHORAGE OFF COTONOU, BENIN. THE PIRATES BOARDED THE SHIP, AND TWO GUARDS WERE…
