Tag: piracy
Maritime security the Seychelles way
Africa’s smallest nation is setting a standard for safe sustainable seas through the prosecution of pirates, international maritime cooperation, and proactive measures to protect its exclusive economic zone. As the ... Read More
Avoiding dangerous vacations 2018
This is the sixth year that we have posted dangerous vacations destination information collected from news articles and reported law cases. Read More
Piracy conference addresses safety of British nationals visiting Indian Ocean region
The British High Commission in Seychelles will host the Indian Ocean Consular Piracy Awareness Conference between September 24-26. Read More
Carnaval International de Victoria will include Russian navy warship
The Russian Ambassador, Mr. Read More
Seychelles and India strengthen bilateral cooperation
President James Michel of Seychelles has met with Prime Minister Dr. Read More
UK and Denmark supports Seychelles in fight against piracy
International cooperation to counter the increasing threat of piracy has led to the successful detention of 18 suspected pirates who will be transferred to, and possibly prosecuted, in Seychelles. Read More
India navy confirms ship will be in Port Victoria for carnival days
The Indian Military Attaché based in the Seychelles has today confirmed that an Indian Navy Ship will make a call to Port Victoria in the Seychelles in the spirit of ... Read More
Royal Danish navy and government applauded for anti-piracy operation
The Seychelles Foreign Minister, Mr. Read More
Indian Ocean Commission, African Union and Seychelles discuss greater cooperation
Seychelles Foreign Minister, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam, has met with the African Union Chairperson, Mr. Read More
Vision for a new Seychelles
“At the start of this new year, I wish that you continue to serve Seychelles with passion, devotion, enthusiasm, and pride – the sentiments which I, as the Commander in ... Read More
Seychelles carnival to host navy ships to stand in solidarity against piracy
Navies from the Community of Nations are being invited to be in Seychelles from March 2-4, 2012 to echo a message of solidarity against the continued presence of Somali pirates ... Read More
Piracy fears undermine Kenya’s cruise tourism
Cruise tourism along the East Africa coast suffered a major blow this year despite a surge in the global scene this year. Read More
President of Seychelles appeals to world governments to help with piracy
The Seychelles President, Mr. Read More
Seychelles and China working together on safety of Indian Ocean
Seychelles President James Michel has met with the Chinese Minister for National Defense and State Councillor, General Liang Guanglie, and a high-level military delegation at State House in Seychelles Read More
Piracy soon develops into terrorism
Seychelles President James Michel has welcomed the progress made by the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth today, in identifying piracy as one of the main areas of ... Read More
Somali piracy and terror pose threat to East African tourism
(eTN) - Recent terror attacks in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi and an increase of Somali piracy on the East African coast have posed a threat and a drawback to ... Read More
Security Council calls for regional cooperation to fight Somali piracy
The Security Council renewed its call today for tougher anti-piracy measures in Somalia and the wider region, urging all countries to adopt laws and cooperate with international organizations to accel Read More
Indian Ocean Commission to focus on advancing relationships and standing
The Seychelles’ Presidency of the Indian Ocean Commission will focus on advancing the relationships and standing of the organization, strengthening the unified voice of Small Island Developing State Read More
Kenya, Seychelles and Tanzania sign joint security and piracy declaration
Kenya's Minister for Tourism, Najib Balala; the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, Alain St.Ange; and Tanzania's Minister for Tourism & Natural Resources, Ezekiel Maige; met on the sidelines of ... Read More
UK to set up maritime center in Seychelles to combat piracy
Speaking at the British Chamber of Shipping, Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham today outlined the UK’s ongoing commitment to tackle piracy off the coast of East Africa. Read More
West African officials call for greater UN involvement in fight against piracy
Top West African officials are calling for greater United Nations and international support to prevent the region’s coasts from becoming a haven for pirates and to fight growing drug and ... Read More
Seychelles supports Red Cross Horn of Africa Appeal
The Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Environment, Transport, and Energy, along with conference co-host, the South Asia and Africa regional Port Stability Cooper Read More
President of Seychelles calls for intensified efforts against piracy
The Seychelles President, Mr. Read More
Seychelles and Mauritius sign pirates transfer agreement
The Chair of the High Level Committee on Piracy has applauded the recent pre-trial prisoner transfer agreement signed between Mauritius and the European Union, which is the first step towards ... Read More
Seychelles committed to fight against piracy
A representatives of the Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the High Level Committee on Piracy, Mr. Read More
Spain and Seychelles work together to combat piracy
The Spanish Minister for Defense, Ms. Read More
Seychelles and Spain cooperate in fight against piracy
The Seychelles President, Mr. James Michel, met with the Minister for Defense of the kingdom of Spain, Mrs. Read More
US ready to support African states in war against Somali piracy
TANZANIA (eTN) - The United States is looking at appropriate measures that would help African states to fight Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean waters. Read More
Ministerial conference in India reviews battle against piracy
The Seychelles Ambassador based in New Delhi, India, Mr. Read More
Payment of ransom to ocean terrorists intercepted
(eTN) - Information was received yesterday via the Nairobi-based Ecoterra International organization that authorities in Mogadishu reportedly intercepted two aircraft, crews, and passengers carrying w Read More
Indian Prime Minister arrives in Tanzania today
TANZANIA (eTN) - is arriving in Tanzania today in an official trip aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation between India and Tanzania and take up issues of terrorism and piracy in ... Read More
Seychelles and Puntland strengthen piracy agreement
Earlier today, during a meeting held at the Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs where several piracy-related issues were discussed, it was announced that Puntland will accept the transfer of all ... Read More
Seychelles continues fight against piracy
Seychelles was represented at the three-day Africa Military Legal Conference meeting by a delegation of legal and technical experts. Read More
Ban: Comprehensive global response to piracy off Somalia needed
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a comprehensive response to maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia, saying the menace is a consequence of the overall insecurity, lack of a ... Read More
China and Seychelles solidify fight against piracy
Two Chinese Navy Frigates will arrive in Port Victoria, Seychelles, on Thursday, April 14. The Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Read More
Seychelles and Russia meet to discuss security challenges
Seychelles and Russia are set to deepen cooperation over security issues following discussions held with a high-level Russian delegation lead by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian ... Read More