Month: September 2014
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Shipping funds anti-piracy initiative
Initiative giving money to UNDP. Joint Shipping Initiative funds new Somali anti-piracy project By Laura Stackhouse The Joint Shipping Initiative, will give $1.5 million additional funds to the UNDP to boost […]
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The forgotten victims of piracy
Event held in London to raise awareness of the plight of hostages on day of Michael Scott Moore’s release. Seafarers – forgotten victims of maritime piracy BY RITA PAYNE With […]
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PGI launch cyber academy
PMSC becomes first to really push cyber security solutions. PGI open doors to cyber security academy Kayleigh Bateman A cyber security academy has been launched by Protection Group International (PGI) […]
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Pirates board tanker in Malacca Strait
Did activation of SSAS prevent full hijacking? Pirates board tanker in Strait of Malacca Angela Yu A tanker vessel was boarded by six armed pirates en route to Yangon, Mynamar, […]
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Norway to aid Somaliland piracy fight
Norway also investigating oil exploration in country. Somaliland: Norway will assist the fight against regional piracy projects Public diplomacy and National security news. President Ahmed Silanyo received at the presidential […]
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India going for nuclear-powered carrier?
Ambitious plans for next indigenous carrier. Navy may go for nuclear-powered aircraft carrier The Navy today said it was working on the design of the second indigenous aircraft carrier which […]
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Hijackers increase attacks in Asia
US CG Rear Admiral to represent US within ReCAAP. Hijackers Increase Attacks on Bulk Tankers in Asian Waters US Joins International Anti-Piracy Effort US – ASIA – The US has […]
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Somali pirates release American hostage
American journalist finally freed by pirate captors. Michael Scott Moore: Journalist freed in Somalia Journalist Michael Scott Moore, who has dual US and German citizenship, has been released after nearly […]
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PHL, US forces to hold exercises
Annual PHIBLEX begins next week. PHL, US forces to hold amphibious landing exercise starting Sept. 29 Philippine and US forces will hold amphibious landing exercises from September 29 to October […]
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Iranian Navy docks in Salalah
Anti-piracy group arrives in Oman. Iranian Navy’s 31st fleet warships dock in Salalah BY ELHAM POURMOHAMMADI Muscat: The Iranian Navy’s 31st fleet of warships docked in the port of Salalah yesterday […]
