Month: October 2013
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US ship detained by Venezuela
Guyana says the Venezuelan navy has entered its territorial waters and detained a US-operated ship. The government said the Venezuelan actions in the disputed Essequibo region constituted “a serious threat to […]
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St Petersburg Port Visit
Four NATO ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Counter-Measures Group ONE (SNMCMG1) arrived in St Petersburg for a scheduled port visit. NATO Mine Counter-Measures Ships Arrive in St Petersburg for […]
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Ukraine contributes to Ocean Shield
The Ukrainian Navy frigate HETMAN SAGAIYDACHNIY joined Operation Ocean Shield on 10 October, marking the first time a partner nation has contributed to NATO’s counter-piracy effort. Ukraine contributes to NATO’s […]
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Sniper stops boat carrying cocaine
Cocaine worth £55m has been seized after a Royal Navy sniper shot a hole in a speedboat engine during a high-speed pursuit. The occupants were apprehended. HMS Lancaster sniper stops boat […]
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EU beefs up migrant surveillance
The European Parliament has voted to launch an EU maritime surveillance system aimed at preventing migrant disasters like the recent Lampedusa shipwreck. EU beefs up migrant surveillance in Mediterranean The […]
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Greenpeace ship Britons denied bail
A court in Murmansk ruled that Philip Ball, of Oxfordshire, and Kieron Bryan, from London, should remain in pre-trial detention until 24 November. Greenpeace ship Britons denied bail by Russian […]
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HMCS Toronto seizes heroin
HMCS Toronto recently seized 154 bags of heroin in the Arabian Sea, weighing more than 180 kilograms whilst operating under the command of CTF 150. HMCS Toronto seizes heroin during […]
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IMB urges vigilance
As the monsoon in the NW Indian Ocean begins to subside, the weather once again becomes conducive to the operation of small pirate skiffs. IMB urges vigilance to avoid pirates […]
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Underwater Challenges
Progressive and unilateral national reductions in investment of underwater assets and capabilities have resulted in serious gaps and skill fade across NATO member’s capabilities. Nations gather to discuss underwater challenges […]
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‘Hard drugs found’
Russian investigators say they have found what appear to be hard drugs on board the Greenpeace ship seized during a protest in the Arctic last month. ‘Hard drugs found’ on […]
