The Bangladesh Navy has recovered 20 bodies of fishermen who were reportedly killed during a pirate attack. About ten more men are believed to be missing. The bodies were found in the Bay of Bengal where pirates frequent in an effort to rob and kidnap the local fishermen. 17 corpses were found in open
Read moreU.S. guided-missile destroyer placed off Korean peninsula * Pyongyang rhetoric not followed by mobilization -U.S. * Nth Korea says region on brink of nuclear war * New Nth Korean PM named, confidant of leadership dynasty (Reuters) – The United States has positioned a warship off the Korean coast as a shield against ballistic missile
Read moreThe United Kingdom (UKHO) Hydrographic Office announced its plans for a series of ECDIS Workshops during the Sea Asia 2013 Conference in Singapore. These free-to-attend workshops will present the “Admiralty Guide to policy and procedures for the operational use of ECDIS” which will provide expert guidance on the regulatory requirements governing the adoption of
Read moreUS is moving some military forces after the tension in Korean peninsula is rising. The warship that is moved closer to the North Korean coast is a sea-based radar platform. The USS destroyer John S McCain and the oil rig like SBX-1 are the first deployed near the coast. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little
Read moreDubai: Typhon, a British company set to launch a private navy to counter piracy in the region, is looking to base its operations in Dubai. The aim is to get the company’s escort ships operational by July. Simon Murray, the non-executive chairman of the mining giant Glencore, serves as chairman of Typhon. “With millions
Read moreThe sinking Turkish ship(Liberian flag) The Atlantic Confidence needs help and Norfolk based USS Nicholas is heading to its location. 2 days ago the island of Masirah (Oman) the cargo bulk carrier reported for having problems with fire in the engine room and requested aid. The Commander of the NATO Task Force responsible for
Read moreNigeria, and UK have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) on bilateral military cooperation to tackle terrorism and maritime insecurity in the country. Dr Olusola Obada, Minister of State for Defence and her British Counterpart, Hon. Andrew Robathan, signed the pact on behalf of their countries. Obada said the MOU was necessary in view
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