Month: June 2014

  • Tackling S-E Asia piracy

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    South-east Asia’s pirates are back in the headlines. Tackling S-E Asia piracy from all angles Eric Frecon South-east Asia’s pirates are back in the headlines. Some of them hijacked the […]

  • Albedo Crew and Families’ Aftercare

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    MPHRP South Asia organised counselling and reassurance sessions. Albedo Crew and Families’ Aftercare in Sri Lanka MPHRP South Asia organised counselling and reassurance sessions for the two Sri Lankan seafarers […]

  • Security in the Persian Gulf

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    Defense cooperation in the Persian Gulf region will remain an illusion… Why the Persian Gulf Isn’t Ready for Joint Security Bilal Y. Saab Defense cooperation in the Persian Gulf region will remain an illusion without […]

  • Nigeria destroys illegal refineries

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    Captain Musa Gemu said the ship destroyed more than five hundred illegal crude oil refineries. Nigerian Navy Ship commander confirms destruction of over 500 illegal refineries in Warri area The […]

  • Interdiction challenges

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    Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) 2014 provides the international community with a multi-national meeting point where the very latest practises and procedures can be discussed and debated in a focused environment. […]

  • Container safety outweighs security

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    When historians review what we call “modern times”, they will report that humankind felt safest in the 1990s. Container safety outweighs security By Mike Corkhill When future historians review what […]

  • New board-and-search facility

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    A new facility which will teach personnel how to search merchant vessels opens. New board-and-search facility at HMS Raleigh By TRISTAN NICHOLS, Defence Reporter A NEW training facility which will […]

  • Tanker found, tug & barge missing

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    Missing tanker makes contact with owners, new alert over missing tug. Tanker found, tug & barge missing The MT Arsenal, reported missing by the Information Fusion Centre in Singapore on […]

  • Hotel bills threaten PMSC freedom

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    Unpaid hotel bills pose new hurdle to freedom for AdvanFort operators. City hotel says crew of US ship owe 8 lakh Paul David A Chennai-based hotel has approached the Madurai […]

  • Are OPVs the solution?

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    Acquisition of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) by African states has attracted significant attention. Are offshore patrol vessels the solution to Africa’s maritime threats? Contributor:  James Fahey The acquisition of Offshore […]

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