Spain looks set to take charge of the European Union’s anti-piracy operation off Somalia despite a…
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Piracy: ReCAAP, RSIS host maritime roundtable on single reporting centre
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing…
Piracy: Shipowners lament high cost of security on Nigerian waters
The Nigerian Ship Owners’ Association (NISA) has lamented the loss of one third of their annual…
ReCAAP: Piracy incidents in Asia up 19%
By Jite Eriabie There was a 19 percent increase in the number of piracy incidents against…
Japan to build radar Stations for Philippines to counter piracy
Japan will build four coast guard radar stations on islands in the Sulu and Celebes Seas…
Piracy remains a ‘massive concern’ for seafarers, says Sailors’ Society
By Jite Eriabie Although piracy figures have fallen it remains a “massive concern” for seafarers according…
Japan, Singapore team up to fight piracy in Asia
By Jite Eriabie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA Japan) and the Maritime and…
Japan, UN group to fight piracy in Philippines
By Jite Eriabie Japan is set to join hands with a U.N. organization in combatting pirates…
Groups to fight piracy in Asia
Asia’s piracy watchdog ReCAAP and Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Piracy: Navy deploys warships, troops in Gulf of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy has deployed warships and troops in a massive operation to end pirates’ attacks…