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 »
Merchant Marine
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 »
Charcoal funds terrorism
Illegal activity rakes in millions. Charcoal Smuggling Finances Somali Terrorist Groups Terrorists are making over $7 million a year by smuggling charcoal illegally out of 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 »
France, Japan plan drills
France and Japan are looking to hold bilateral military exercises in the Indo-Pacific. France, Japan Look to Increase Indo-Pacific Maritime Cooperation By Ankit Panda In recent Continue Reading »
Fateh sub to debut
New headache for region. Fateh Submarine to join Iran’s navy fleet late January Rear Admiral Khanzadi said the construction of the vessel has been completed and Continue Reading »
Fire at Aden refinery
Violence has escalated in the area in recent weeks. Violent explosion shakes Yemen’s Aden refinery By Ali Mahmood A fire has ripped through a storage Continue Reading »
CMF first haul of 2019
More drugs removed from criminals. Combined Maritime Force conducts first seizure of illegal drugs in 2019 MORE success for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) frigate 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 »