Month: August 2014
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India Supreme Court seeks hostage action
Lack of success in negotiations prompts court to step in. Government faces Supreme Court ire over Indians held captive by Somali pirates Concerned at the external affairs ministry’s failure to […]
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Kenya and Seychelles discuss security
Maritime security discussions on the agenda between nations. Kenya is a valued partner for Seychelles – Plans for fisheries and maritime security cooperation President James Michel met with the Kenyan […]
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ASEAN to deliberate maritime security
Key security meeting will explore regional cooperation. ASEAN to deliberate maritime security and safety in East Sea SEAN countries will expound on how best to ensure peace and stability in […]
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US patrol boats are Nigeria-bound
Firm using Hann patrol boats to ensure oil rig security. Small firm exports to Africa, James Bond-style Paul Davidson, USA TODAY As the Obama administration this week encourages U. S. […]
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Angola’s Gulf of Guinea concerns
Government concerned with maritime security in region. Angola Defends Reinforcement of Security in Gulf of Guinea Washington — The need of reinforcing the international cooperation in fighting piracy, aimed to […]
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Crew attacks Master at port
Fight as Master allegedly tries to ram ship. Vizag port intervenes as ship crew enters harbour Amid high drama, Visakhapatnam port authorities rescued the master of a bulk carrier after […]
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GoAGT Malta staff ‘left in lurch’
Malta staff busy finding vessels willing to take stranded guards in Djibouti, Mauritius, South Africa and the UAE, to other ports for free. By Matthew Agius A Malta-based, industry-leading and […]
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Laws against piracy seriously flawed
Universal jurisdiction and international understanding of piracy law questioned. Laws against piracy seriously flawed An international law used for 400 years to combat piracy on the high seas and, later, […]
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Russia unveils new maritime defences
New system ready for full trials. Russia unveils new maritime defence system Russia has unveiled a new maritime defence system featuring surface, underwater and flying robots, to the Defence Ministry, […]
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Myanmar pirates causing terror
River pirates causing serious problems for locals. Pirates of the Ayeyarwady terrorise port communities River pirates are running rampant on moored boats in Mandalay but ship owners and workers are […]
