U.S. Coast Guard personnel assigned to a Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team (TACLET) conduct close quarter combat training on board the USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) in the Atlantic Ocean, June 21, ...

U.S. Marines assigned to Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board a simulated pirate vessel during small boat investigation training with NATO Maritime Interdiction ...

There has been a spate of attacks on ships near the Horn of Africa in recent weeks, raising fears of a resurgence in Somali ...

Recent attacks mark the highest number of Somali pirate hijackings since the peak of the crisis in 2012.

Armed Guards: One of the most visible roles of PSCs is providing armed security personnel onboard vessels. These guards act as a deterrent, and their presence can significantly reduce the risk of a ...

Nigerian and the West African maritime environment recently received global acknowledgement on the reduction in piracy and other maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. The International Maritime ...

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Terrorism and the use of new technologies like weaponized drones against merchant shipping has superseded piracy as the top concern for maritime seccurity and it’s up to private ...

The vast, open oceans have long served as conduits for commerce, adventure, and exploration. However, along with the grandeur of maritime activities comes inherent risks, one of which is the specter ...

In the Bab el-Mandeb Strait closure market, the probability of an effective closure by May 31 is currently priced at 9.5% YES ...

The resurgence attacks linked to geopolitical tensions underscore a fundamental reality: Maritime security risks are not only ...

The Nigerian Navy has launched a major maritime security crackdown across the Gulf of Guinea, deploying 10 warships, two helicopters and other critical assets to combat piracy, sea robbery, illegal ...