Dubai: 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…
The 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…
Nigeria, 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…
Update with official USCG release: The Coast Guard is responding to a 473-foot tanker that allided with the Sarah Long Bridge in Portsmouth, N.H., at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Northern New England received a report from the 473-foot, Portuguese flagged, motor vessel Harbour Feature that it became disabled and…