Month: July 2014

  • Nigerian Navy upgraded in terror fight

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    Naval logistics to be upgraded in wake of war on Boko Haram, insurgency. Terrorism: FG to upgrade Oghara Naval Logistics Command —Obanikoro  BY Godwin Oghre Sapele—The Federal Government is to […]

  • US air patrol helps Dominican Republic

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    Maritime surveillance patrols used in the fight against drug smugglers. U.S. deploys air patrol craft to help Dominican Republic Santo Domingo. – At the Dominican Government’s request the United States […]

  • Nigerian piracy: locals beg for help

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    Situation in riverine areas is becoming intolerable for locals. Piracy: Bayelsans beg government to declare state of emergency on waterways BY Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa—Worried by the upsurge in attacks by […]

  • Court wants details on Sri Lanka deal

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    Legal challenge mounted to prevent sale of OPVs by India. Court wants details on Sri Lanka deal The Madras High Court Bench wants to know if the Indian Prime Minister’s […]

  • New Zealand, China Boost Defence Ties

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    Both countries consider maritime security to be vital. New Zealand and China Decide to Boost Defence Ties By Kalyan Kumar New Zealand and China will work towards strengthening defence ties, reported 3 News. […]

  • The Politics of Maritime Engagement

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    Both India and China have had strong strategic motives for taking part in RIMPAC this year. RIMPAC and the Politics of Maritime Engagement By Abhijit Singh Almost three weeks ago, the […]

  • Navy Hands Seized Vessel to Interpol

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    Ship suspected of piracy involvement handed over to law enforcement. Navy Arrests, Hands over Seized Vessel to Interpol Chiemelie Ezeobi The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Ibusa, yesterday handed over a […]

  • Indian Navy suffers twin incidents

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    Indian Navy continues to suffer with accidents. Navy’s twin mishaps: commando killed, fire on ship An Indian Navy commando was on Monday killed in a weapon-handling accident at Visakhapatnam-based INS […]

  • Royal Navy in Gulf of Guinea

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    Ships will take part in anti-piracy training as well as other duties. British naval ships on four-day visit Two British Naval Ships, HMS Iron Duke and RFA Black Rover, on […]

  • Nigerian piracy: fact and fiction

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    Insecurity, under reporting, lack of information sharing all confuse the issues. Nigerian piracy ‘overhyped’ or not reported enough? By C. BLOMBAUM This has not been a good month for Nigeria. To […]

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