Month: November 2013
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First Ford-class aircraft carrier
The US Navy has christened the first of its new Ford-class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, which is only 70% complete and is named after late US President Gerald Ford. US […]
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At The Top Of Their Game
The Lithuanian AVPD deployed with EU Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta have recently conducted weapons training using a floating target to maintain their shooting skills. Lithuanian Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment […]
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First German Licence
Security provider Result Group has become the first company licensed by the German authorities to carry out vessel protection on German flagged vessels First German Licence Result Group GmbH, from […]
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London Gateway ‘super-port’ welcomes first vessel
London Gateway, the UK’s newest container port, has welcomed its first vessel. It is owned by DP World, which says it will be able to handle 3.5 million containers a year. […]
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Greenpeace charges are excessive
The charges against 30 people detained in Russia following a Greenpeace protest in the Arctic are excessive, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. Greenpeace charges are excessive, says David Cameron […]
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Aircraft carrier: What is costing £6.2bn?
The cost of two new aircraft carriers being built for the Royal Navy has risen to £6.2bn, more than £2bn over the original estimate. Aircraft carrier: What is costing £6.2bn? […]
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Stronger Loss Prevention in Asia Pacific
The 170 million GT North P&I club has strengthened its loss prevention presence in the Asia Pacific region this week by relocating loss prevention executive Andrew Kirkham from the UK […]
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Portsmouth cocaine haul
A massive shipment of cocaine, believed to be the biggest haul seized in the UK for two years, has been found hidden among boxes of bananas. Portsmouth cocaine haul: Drugs […]
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Netherlands court bid
The Netherlands is asking a UN tribunal to order the release of 30 people seized by Russia after an oil drilling protest in the Arctic. Netherlands court bid over Russia […]
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Piracy Continues
Just weeks after EU Naval Force issued a warning about the on-going piracy threat, there have been two more piracy related incidents off the Somali coast. EU Naval Force: Piracy […]
