Month: July 2013

  • Security Council extends mandate

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    The Security Council has extended for 16 months the mandate of the United Nations expert panel monitoring compliance with sanctions against Somalia and Eritrea. Security Council extends mandate of monitoring […]

  • Operation Atalanta Medal Ceremony

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    During their recent port visit to Djibouti, the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) flagship, NRP Álvares Cabral held a medal ceremony on board. EU Naval Force Flagship Holds Operation Atalanta […]

  • Combating Piracy

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    Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA’s) opening remarks at on behalf of the Director General at the 3rd Annual Combating Piracy: West African Maritime Security conference in Lagos, Nigeria Opening Speech […]

  • China’s navy to debut new class of submarine next year

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    China’s navy is expected to begin the first sea patrols next year of a new class of strategic missile submarines, according to U.S. defense officials. PLA Navy to Begin First […]

  • USS George Washington welcomes visitors

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    Distinguished visitors from Australia visited the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington July 23 to better understand its strategic mission in 7th Fleet. USS George Washington welcomes Australian […]

  • Four dead after asylum boat sinks

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    At least 4 people have died after a boat carrying Australia-bound asylum-seekers sank, amid ongoing debate over new policy. It’s not clear how many are missing. Four dead after Australia-bound asylum […]

  • Gas drilling rig on fire

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    A fire has broken out on a rig drilling for gas in the Gulf of Mexico, 55 miles off the Louisiana coast, US officials say. Gas drilling rig on fire […]

  • iFSO Conference

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    Homeland Security Outlook (HSO) and Seebald & Associates International announce a new partnership for the International Facility Security Conference (iFSO), 17 – 19 September 2013. International Facility Security Officer Conference […]

  • Seven injured during small boat training exercise

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    Four sailors from USS Bataan and three civilian instructors were injured today aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat when it collided with USNS Big Horn. Seven injured during small boat […]

  • 5000 Flying Hours

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    On Friday 19 July 2013, the Spanish Maritime Air ‘P3 Orion’ Detachment, operating as part of Operation Atalanta, reached its 5,000 flying hours milestone. Spanish Maritime Aircrew Achieve 5000 Flying […]

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