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 ...

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 ...

Sailors assigned to littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) simulate rescues during a search-and-rescue exercise. The U.S. and Philippine navies conducted a coordinated counter-piracy patrol to ...

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 ...

Senya Beraku, a historic fishing community along Ghana’s Atlantic coastline in the Central Region, has for generations depended on the sea for survival.

Piracy off the coast of Somalia has long captivated the attention of the media and governments. But the expiry of the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) counter-piracy Resolution 2608 on 31 ...

The ongoing Red Sea crisis, marked by Houthi attacks on commercial and naval vessels, has severely disrupted global trade and caused significant economic losses. Traditional military responses may not ...

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi emphasizes the need for unity among Indian Ocean nations to address maritime threats at the 5th Goa Maritime Conclave. He highlights challenges like piracy and trafficking, ...

Ghanaian fisherman Nuumo Lamptey casts his net into the vast expanse of the Atlantic, his heart is heavy with worry. Illegal fishing activities have ravaged the ocean, leaving a stark reality of ...

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has called on African navies and coast guards to fortify maritime security across the continent’s waters. Ogalla’s appeal aims to tackle ...