European ministers on 26 June adopted a revised action plan on maritime security. With the new plan, Europe strengthens its commitment to security at sea
Maritime security
The number of piracy incidents doubled off the coast of East Africa in 2017 compared to 2016, according to the annual State of Piracy report
On 30 and 31 January, SMi Group hosted the third annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology conference. The event was held in Rome and the
On 19 and 20 January, King’s College in London hosted a conference titled Europe, Maritime Security and Small Navies. While my own research does not
On 4 October, One Earth Future (OEF) launched its latest research publication. The Stable Seas index is first and foremost aimed at improving maritime security and maritime
According to a recent Reuters report, Gambia is currently negotiating deals with private companies to crack down on IUU fishing in the country's territorial waters.
During the research for my PhD thesis, I have often found that maritime issues are not a priority for governments in Africa. While there are
Maritime operations in West Africa, especially in the inner Gulf of Guinea, are often complicated by a lack of security. Additional protection measures, both privately
On 3 May, Ocean Beyond Piracy's new State of Maritime Piracy 2016 report was launched in London. Together with Maisie Pigeon, I had the honour
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has urged the shipping industry to apply diligently IMO guidance and best management practices to avert possible piracy attacks, in the