ASG frees hostage
Hostage release welcomed. Indonesia denies ransom paid to release Abu Sayyaf hostage The Philippines-based armed group, Abu Sayyaf (ASG), recently released an Indonesian hostage who Continue Reading »
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Legal hiccup for Nigeria
President urged the Senate to focus on passing the Suppression of Piracy Bill. Buhari rejects Maritime Security Bill, 4 others By Patience Danjuma President Muhammadu Continue Reading »
Hostage hunt continues
Negotiating team being set up. Piracy: Russian, Nigerian authorities search for abducted seamen Anna Okon The Russian Embassy in Nigeria is collaborating with the government Continue Reading »
Lagos robberies
Incident in Secure Anchorage Area again. Robbers attack two tanker vessels off Lagos By Sulaimon Salau Anxiety continues to trail the safety of the crew on Continue Reading »
Somaliand naval bases?
Self-declared republic sees military presence by world powers as way to affirm its status as independent state Somaliland seeks recognition by hosting naval bases By Continue Reading »
BIMCO calls on EU, US
Piracy continues in region. BIMCO calls for Gulf of Guinea counter-piracy support operations The EU, China, and the US must step up their support of Continue Reading »
Pakistan boosts frigate fleet
Pakistani Navy had previously confirmed that four such ships had been ordered. Chinese-made warship to double Pakistan Navy’s combat power By Abhishek G Bhaya China Continue Reading »
Fishing deal irks Somaliland
Fishing rights war of words heats up. Somaliland and Somalia Could Go to Sea War in 2019 Fears are rife that Somaliland and Somalia could Continue Reading »
USN in Gulf drug seizure
Another drug seizure in region. Chung-Hoon Seizes Drugs in Gulf of Aden Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan Kellums Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG 3) Continue Reading »
IRGC goes stealth
No sign of a thaw in region for New Year. Iran’s IRGC censures U.S. presence in Gulf, improves battle features of speedboats: command Iran’s Islamic Continue Reading »