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Approach - 210nm S Cotonou

Reporting indicates that bulk carrier CP Tianjan was approached whilst in transit.
June 07, 2021

Regional military intervention in Mozambique is a bad idea. Here’s why

Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has called an extraordinary summit of the leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this week. He wants them to deliberate on plans announced in..
June 07, 2021

Approach - 49nm SW Lomé

Reporting indicates that a vessel was approached 49nm SW Lomé whilst in transit.
June 04, 2021

Luxury charter yachts ready to welcome guests in Turkey

Turkey is preparing for the upcoming Mediterranean luxury yacht charter season with a series of easy to follow measures to ensure the safety of locals and travellers this summer season. Turkey is a..
June 04, 2021

Kidnapping - 108nm South Cotonou

Reporting indicates that the F/V IRIS S was attacked 108nm South Cotonou resulting in the kidnap of 5 crew.
June 01, 2021

Why France is a welcome security partner for Japan

This past week, French forces joined the Japan Self-Defense Force, Australian Defence Force and U.S. military for a multilateral amphibious exercise in Camp Ainoura, Sasebo. This marks the first time..
May 21, 2021

Kidnapping - 65nm South Tema

Reporting indicates that the F/V ATLANTIC PRINCESS (IMO8124412) was boarded 65nm South of Tema resulting in the kidnap of 5 crew.
May 20, 2021

Why Mohammed bin Salman Suddenly Wants to Talk to Iran

Secret meetings have been going on at least since January, catalysed by the spectre of U.S. withdrawal from the region.
May 06, 2021

Mozambique Could Become Africa’s Next Piracy Hot Spot

On March 24, Ansar al-Sunna, a militant group linked to the Islamic State, launched a bloody attack on the coastal town of Palma, in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, leaving at least 61..