Maritime Security News


Cyber Safety Tops the List for Shipping

Sep 17, 2015

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J Wiernicki has set out his priorities as incoming IACS chairman, emphasizing the unique role the organization plays in promoting global safety and security. The IACS strategic plan has been designed…

China Offers Cheaper Submarines to Egypt

Sep 16, 2015

China is offering to build submarines for Egypt that are cheaper than vessels on offer from Germany, sources told Reuters, as Beijing looks to enhance weapons exports over a normal patron bottom in Asia. According to sources, Beijing has…

Nato Begins DYMA 15 Submarine Warfare Exercise

Sep 16, 2015

NATO’s Submarine Warfare Exercise DYNAMIC MANTA 2015 (DYMA 15) began friday off the Sicilian coast, with ships, submarines, and aircraft and personnel from 9 Allied nations converging on the Central Mediterranean Sea for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare training…

Oman Navy Receives New Patrol Vessel

Sep 16, 2015

Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine) delivered the second Patrol Vessel RNOV Shinas to the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO). The Company also held the Naming Ceremony for the third PV RNOV Sadh built for the Navy. The Guest-of-Honour was the Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman…

New IACS Chairman Pinpoints Top Priorities

Sep 15, 2015

ABS CEO Pledges to Support Three Areas Crucial to Industry as it Tackles Current Challenges With an Eye to the FutureABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J Wiernicki has set out his priorities as incoming IACS chairman, emphasizing…

SHIPPINGInsight to Focus on Ship Telematics

Sep 15, 2015

The directors of SHIPPINGInsight today announced that U.S. Merchant Marine Academy professor Capt. David Moskoff has agreed to be a special guest speaker at the 2015 Fleet Optimization Conference & Exhibition. The annual event takes place Oct…

India, Australia Begin First Joint Maritime Exercises

Sep 15, 2015

India and Australia have commenced the first bilateral maritime exercise, Ausindex15, in Visakhapatnam, India, strengthening defence cooperation between the countries. Building on the personal relationship of Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Abbott…

Greeks Despair over Drowned Refugees

Sep 14, 2015

* Thirty-four drown, including 15 children  * Coastguard rescues 1,429 migrants in three days  * Figures show Greece is main refugee gateway to Europe Greek divers trawled the Aegean Sea on Monday for survivors of the country's worst maritime accident involving refugees…

Security Remains Fragile in Indian Ocean

Sep 14, 2015

Press release - The security situation in the Indian Ocean could very quickly change for the worse, says maritime security company MAST. Gerry Northwood OBE, COO of MAST, said: “For commercial shipping, the Indian Ocean is arguably the safest ocean on the planet…

Sea Breeze 2015 Concludes in Odesa

Sep 13, 2015

The annual U.S.-Ukraine co-hosted multinational training exercise Sea Breeze 2015 concluded in Odesa, Ukraine and the Black Sea Sept. 12, 2015.Maritime forces from 11 allied and partnering nations participated in the 14th iteration of Sea Breeze…

Total-Alliance to Support Refugees

Sep 12, 2015

Air Liquide, Michelin, Sodexo and Total are joining forces to assist refugees being resettled in France. The initiative was driven by the solidarity felt by employees and management of these companies for the refugees, mostly coming from Africa and the Middle East…

Dryad Maritime Risk Analysis, 'A Maritime Nation'

Sep 12, 2015

Dryad Maritime have featured in a special programme ‘A Maritime Nation’ commissioned by the UK Chamber of Shipping, introduced by national newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky and produced by ITN Productions.The current affairs programme aired…

Obama says to Anticipate Refugee Problems for Decades

Sep 12, 2015

Citing the migrant crisis in the European Union, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday that the world should expect refugee problems for decades.Speaking at a town hall event with U.S. military members, Obama said military conflicts and climate change will contribute to refugee crises…

Crowley Honors USMMA Midshipman

Sep 11, 2015

Press Release -- Crowley Maritime Corporation recently presented U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Midshipman Christian Alexander Miller with the company’s Maritime Security Enhancement Award. Maritime Security Enhancement Award, established in 2003…

Collective Effort Keeps Piracy at Bay, Risks Remain

Sep 10, 2015

Though the maritime sector has seen a decline in Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, there is no room for complacency regarding the ongoing threat, says EU Naval Force Operation Commander, Major General Martin Smith MBE. Addressing…

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