ASG hostages well
Ransom demand has been made. Fishermen abducted by Abu Sayyaf in good condition, says Sabah CPO By Natasha Joibi SANDAKAN: The three fishermen kidnapped by members Continue Reading »
Pirate attacks
NIMASA still fighting
NIMASA continues to talk a good game. Peterside: FG’s Committed to Eradicating Sea Crime Unwavering By Eromosele Abiodun The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Continue Reading »
Warship IDEX visit
Vessels like the Carlo Margottini will protect the waters between Yemen, Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia Italy’s pirate hunter warship docks in Abu Dhabi for Idex Continue Reading »
Russian anti-piracy moves
Recent crew kidnappings focus minds. Russia Offers to Create Under the Aegis of the UN a Structure to Fight Against Maritime Piracy During open debates Continue Reading »
ReCAAP Jan statistics
ReCAAP issues its January report. Piracy and Sea Robbery Situation in Asia in January 2019 • A total of three incidents of armed robbery against Continue Reading »
Kidnap off Brass
Pirates reportedly kidnap three crew. Landing craft attacked, Nigeria Landing craft LAETITIA V was attacked by pirates early in the morning Feb 3 in Gulf Continue Reading »
UN looks at maritime crime
Despite fall in piracy in Indian Ocean Region, other areas remain difficult. U.N. Security Council Focuses its Attention on Maritime Crime Transnational maritime crime is Continue Reading »
More Nigeria attacks
Despite efforts of NIMASA and Nigerian Navy, piracy still a major issue. Pirates Attack Two Vessels At Brass Route The International Maritime Bureau (IMB), Piracy Continue Reading »
Plain sailing for Cutlass Express
Exercise ready to kick off. Pre-sail Training Concludes for Exercise Cutlass Express 2019 Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Kyle Steckler Sailors from around the globe Continue Reading »
MSC Mandy crew freed
Crew from MSC Mandy released, no word on ransom. Pirates Freed Six Russian Sailors Abducted Off the Coast of Africa All Russian sailors abducted earlier Continue Reading »