Month: December 2012
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Soldiers Turn Hijackers
A dozen soldiers guarding a North Korean ship impounded in Somalia’s autonomous Puntland region for maritime violations have hijacked the vessel and its 33 crew. Soldiers turn hijackers of North […]
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Safer Seas
Update: EU Naval Force Warship BNS Louise-Marie Helps To Keep Seas Off Somalia Safer For Seafarers. On 15 December Swedish EU NAVFOR maritime patrol aircraft located a suspicious skiff with […]
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Home for Christmas
An Indian court on Thursday allowed two Italian marines awaiting trial for shooting two fishermen to go home for Christmas, despite prosecution fears that they will not return. India court […]
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Certificate in Maritime Safety Management
Lloyd’s Maritime Academy strives for a safer environment for all in shipping through their distance learning course, the Certificate in Maritime Safety Management starting March. Certificate in Maritime Safety Management […]
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South China Sea cooperation
In this article three scholars examine how regional development can be achieved if cooperation over resources in the South China Sea is pushed despite dispute. New drivers needed to move […]
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Pirates Attack Tanker and Kidnap 5 Crew
Medallion Marine have become the latest target of pirates in Nigeria, having had a tanker looted and five Indian crew members taken hostage on Monday. Pirates attack tanker, kidnap 5 […]
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Dryad’s Plans To Go International
Dryad Maritime Intelligence appoint a Commercial Director for the first time to lead them in exciting new business development plans for international expansion in 2013. Dryad Maritime Intelligence Appoint New […]
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Analysis: North Korea’s Rocket
North Korea’s rocket launch could be an opportunity for regional cooperation in Northeast Asia despite ongoing territorial disputes. Will it be lost amid leadership transitions? North Korea’s Rocket Launch: Opportunity […]
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Santas have fun in Antarctica
Galloping across the ice, the crew of the navy’s Portsmouth-based icebreaker, HMS Protector, are clearly enjoying the festive spirit. After breaking through ice for the first time, the ship’s company […]
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Six Hyundai workers kidnapped
Gunmen in southern Nigeria have kidnapped four foreigners and two Nigerians employed by South Korean construction firm Hyundai, police say. The incident took place “in a forest” on the Atlantic […]
