January 2013 Bangladesh is taking steps to bolster their maritime naval security by ordering its first ever set of submarines. Having signed the largest defense spending deal in the country’s history, Prime minister Sheikh Hasina recently said that the country is looking to increase their naval presence in the Bay of Bengal as well. “We have made a decision to add submarines […]
Commander Lauds Navy’s Performance
Iranian Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari recently praised his navy for their maritime security performance. Iran’s geographical placement puts nearly all of their oil and cargo vessels at risk for the plague of piracy that has infested the Indian Ocean. Sayyari, recently speaking to journalists, said of the success of the navy he commands: “We have had no piracy in […]
Crew of hijacked Ajman ship freed
After being held hostage by Somali pirates for two years, a Sri Lankan sailor has finally been freed. According to the government of Sri Lanka, Kas Soorasena, a sailor aboard the MV Orana, is on his way home. The hijack ship is owned by Kassab Inter Shipping company, which is based out of Ajman, the smallest Emirate of the United Arab Emirates. […]
KMA launches strategic maritime plan
Kenya has recently begun implementing the first stages of a Maritime Strategic Plan that is expected to strengthen maritime security. The Kenya Maritime Authority has designed a new five-year strategic plan that is intended to address issues in the maritime security sector. Transport minister Amos Kimunya initiated the launch last month. The plan was enacted in order […]
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