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Navy’s 44th fleet thwarts pirate attacks in Gulf of Aden
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s 44th naval fleet has foiled pirate attacks on two Iranian tankers during days of its presence in the open waters and the Gulf of Aden.
Maritime agency calls for tough actions to end piracy off Somalia
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has urged liners navigating through the Somali coast to continue with counter piracy measures despite a reduction of incidents.
Hijackers of oil tanker to be extradited
Eight Indonesians are to be extradited from Vietnam for trial in Malaysia for robbing the tanker Orkim Harmony in June last yearMalaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency director-general Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar said the government had agreed to provide an allocation to bring all eight to...
Red Sea security warning – update
The conflict in Yemen is escalating and two missile attacks on vessels operating off the coast of Yemen have now been reported.
AL SAFINA SECURITY HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED SECURITY ISSUES
One of the leading regional maritime security providers, Al Safina Security, has highlighted the continued need for shipping companies and ports to remain vigilant and to give a proper priority to security related issues.
Singapore Navy warns of increased piracy threat
The Singapore Navy is warning shipowners in the region need to be super aware of a greater piracy threat in the upcoming few days.
Piracy ebbs in Southeast Asia waters on lower oil price, better law enforcement
Low crude oil and marine fuel prices, along with stricter law enforcement by regional maritime agencies, has reduced incidents of piracy in Southeast Asian waters, industry sources said over the past few weeks.
Vietnam to extradite Indonesian ‘pirates’ to Malaysia: reports
A Vietnamese court on Monday agreed to hand over to Malaysia eight Indonesians who were arrested last year on suspicion of hijacking a Malaysian-flagged oil tanker, according to reports.
Indonesia called on to join ReCAAP in combating piracy
Indonesia may get stronger support for its fight against piracy by joining the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), a US official has said.
Southeast Asia: World piracy hotbed
There was shouting on deck, and shots. Gunmen had boarded, and their message was clear: Come with us, or we will kill you. They shot one crew member and kidnapped four others.
Pirates attack and loot container ship off Guinea coast
Pirates stormed a container ship off the coast of Guinea on Wednesday, making off with money and some of its cargo but leaving the crew unharmed, the government said.
SE Asian Countries Reach Deal on Maritime Security
Three Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, have reached an agreement for trilateral maritime cooperation to launch joint sea patrols in regional waters in an effort to deal with the rising number of kidnappings and pirate attacks, according to the Jakarta...
Ceasefire Looks Distant for Niger Delta Unrest
Oil companies and even Nigerian officials are losing faith in a deal anytime soon with militants who have slashed the nation’s oil output, casting doubt on a production recovery in what is typically Africa’s largest oil exporter.
Pirates chased away from British freighter by Nigerian warship
The Nigerian navy used its “superior firepower” to foil a pirate attack on a British-flagged freighter and rescue the crew in an encounter off the west African coast, a spokesman said.
Malaysia oil tanker ‘not hijacked’ despite earlier reports
A Malaysian oil tanker has not been hijacked as earlier reported, but taken to Indonesia by its own crew, officials in both countries say.Togo sees launching of African journalists network for maritime security
African journalists network for maritime security on Friday launched activities with members from Togo, Cameroon, Mali, Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Senegal and Benin, here in the capital Lome.
Japan vows to beef up PH maritime security capabilities
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Japan Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday said in light of a decision of an arbitral tribunal at The Hague regarding the South China Sea dispute, Japan would actively participate in preserving harmony and stability in the...