The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issues guidance on use of privately contracted armed personnel on board its ships.The guidance is line with the revised interim guidance being promulgated by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)…
Tim Holt, Head of Intelligence at Special Contingency Risks (SCR), part of the Willis Group, gives his reasons, suggest remedies. • “Piracy is the second largest generator of income in Somalia, yielding an estimated $200 million annually…
Russian-built 'Kilo-class' diesel-electric submarine repaired by Iranian engineers after original builders declined the work.Iran has returned a Russian-built Project 877 class (NATO Kilo) diesel-electric submarine to the waters of the Persian Gulf following a refit…
Navies of 20 nations from four continents exercise to preserve freedom of navigation in international waterways of the Middle East and promote regional stability.The on-water exercise will be conducted in multiple locations. Within the Arabian Gulf…
The Russian Navy plans over 100 new auxiliary ships by 2020 to satisfy the need for logistics support of its expanding combat fleet.Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Dmitry Bulgakov said: “We have already signed a contract to buy five new auxiliary ships…
Nexus Consulting, says an 'administrative mistake' led to the Venezuala detention of a US-flagged ship.Background: Venezuelan authorites arrested a U.S. ship captain early Thursday after three assault rifles were found on board. An embassy…
Concerned over piracy off the Somali coast in the Gulf of Aden, India is readying an initial 100-man team to protect its merchant vessels in the area.The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will take on the responsibility of securing the merchant vessels…
AdvanFort Launches Quality Assurance ProgramThe AdvanFort Company, reinforcing its commitment to quality operations, has instituted its Quality Assurance program. The multi-faceted program includes seeking counsel from outside expert advisors…
New report reveals boom in private military security forces fighting Indian Ocean pirates.Research into the use of private military security companies in the Indian Ocean has found the fight against Somali-based pirates has become a private…
EU Naval Force warship 'ESPS Relampago' rescues 68 people in a drifting open boat.ESPS Relámpago, currently operating as part of the EU Naval Force – Operation ATALANTA, fighting piracy off the Somali Coast, rescued 68 people after finding…
The ICC International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre recommends extreme vigilance aboard ships in West African waters.Since mid-August three vessels have been hijacked by pirates in this region. These recent attacks are notable as they have all been against tankers…
Pirates fled from 51,000 DWT tankship 'Abu Dhabi Star' after crew took refuge in 'citadel' while Nigerian Navy intervened.The Singapore-flagged product tanker 'Abu Dhabi Star' is operated by Pioneer Ship Management Services, and the attack…
Defence IQ releases Survey Data for Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Study which explores the key threats to global maritime operations.The report, based on a survey of 114 defence professionals from within the maritime domain, also…
Due to lack of effective anti-terrorism measures in many Yemeni ports USCG to impose conditions of entry into US waters.The regulations came about following a Coast Guard finding that Yemeni ports do not maintain effective anti-terrorist…
European Union Naval Force Somalia – Operation Atalanta, NATO & Combined Task Force 151) advise continued caution despite respite in attacks.In a recent report published by the International Maritime Bureau it was announced that there was…