Month: November 2013
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CTF 151 and Chinese Counter Piracy Force have friendly meeting at sea
International counter piracy forces met at sea to discuss new ways of working together to combat the threat to merchant shipping posed by Somali-based pirates. CTF 151 and Chinese Counter […]
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Gibraltar diplomatic bag opening
Britain has formally protested to the Spanish authorities after police opened a diplomatic bag at the border with Gibraltar on Friday. UK protest at Gibraltar diplomatic bag opening Britain has […]
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Not guilty verdict in piracy case
A federal jury Tuesday found a Somali man who acted as a negotiator for pirates aboard a hijacked ship not guilty of piracy, but had not yet reached a verdict […]
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China ‘monitored’ US bombers in new air zone
China monitored the flight of two US bombers that flew across its newly-declared “air defence identification zone”, its defence ministry said. China ‘monitored’ US bombers in new air zone China […]
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EU – Chinese Counter Piracy Relations
“The Chinese LPD has similar tasks and capabilities as HNLMS Johan de Witt. The large dock is particularly impressive and the ship’s company was very motivated and professional.” EU Naval […]
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HMS Illustrious crew miss Christmas
Hundreds of plans for a family Christmas were cancelled as the crew were told they weren’t going to be home until early January. HMS Illustrious crew miss Christmas to deliver […]
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Search And Rescue Exercise At Sea
This type of exercise ensures that the ship’s company and the helicopter crew remain at the top of their game when on operations. EU Naval Force Warship ESPS Meteoro Conducts […]
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Growing danger in Japan-China row
Two countries, two governments, one elected, the other not, but both giving themselves very little political room to move. Backing down doesn’t seem remotely possible. Growing danger in Japan-China row […]
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Cutlass Express 2013 Concludes
Maritime forces from East Africa, the United States and European nations concluded exercise Cutlass Express 2013 to increase regional cooperation, Nov. 18. Cutlass Express 2013 Concludes By Mass Communication Specialist […]
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Tribunal orders release
The United Nations-backed International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ordered that Russia release the Greenpeace ship and its crew that it seized in September. UN-backed tribunal orders Russia […]
