Month: September 2013
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Greenpeace protest: Two Britons held
Two British activists have been remanded in a Russian prison for two months following a protest at an Arctic oil drilling platform, Greenpeace says. Greenpeace protest: Two Britons held over […]
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Merlin helicopter RAF service ends
A celebration has taken place to mark the end of the Merlin helicopter’s RAF service – they will now be transferred to the Royal Navy. Merlin helicopter RAF service ends […]
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Scottish independence
More information should be provided to voters on how an independent Scotland could defend itself. The Commons defence select committee said details given by the Scottish government fell short of requirements. […]
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Launch Announced
On September 28, 2013, Homeland Security Outlook (HSO) announced the launch of the Maritime Security 2013 Caribbean conference (held November 5 – 6) website. Homeland Security Outlook Announces Launch of […]
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Search And Rescue Exercise
On 26 September, the Seychelles together with EU Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta and EUCAP Nestor, carried out a search and rescue exercise in Seychelles waters. European Union and Seychelles […]
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CTF 150 Gears Up
With the end of the south west monsoon season, there is an anticipation of increased illegal maritime activity across the Gulf of Oman, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. […]
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Remand hearing for Greenpeace team
A Russian court is meeting to rule on whether 30 Greenpeace activists should stay in custody pending an inquiry into their actions during an oil protest. Remand hearing for Greenpeace […]
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Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan christened
The last of the Royal Navy’s new Type 45 warships is being christened. HMS Duncan’s transition into front-line service is being marked by a commissioning ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base at […]
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Ukraine joins operation Ocean Shield
A Ukrainian navy frigate is steaming towards the Horn of Africa to join NATO’s counter-piracy mission Operation Ocean Shield after NATO Allies gave final approval to Ukraine’s participation in the […]
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Maritime Security 2013 Caribbean
The same beautiful pristine waters and coastlines used by tourists are exploited for criminal acts. Maritime Security 2013 Caribbean aims to help resolve these and other critical maritime security issues. […]
