Month: September 2014
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Nigeria: Security and corruption
Is corruption truly endemic in the country and how does it affect security? Nigeria’s Security System: A Crisis of Corruption? By Cassie Blombaum, Guardian Global Resources Piracy and terrorism may […]
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China’s navy enters Strait of Hormuz
Countries enjoying warm relationship. In search for security, China’s navy enters Strait of Hormuz: Kemp By John Kemp (Reuters) – Bandar Abbas, home of Iran‘s navy and the main port in […]
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Fisherman shot dead off Qatar coast
Another Indian fisherman shot and killed. Tamil Nadu fisherman shot dead off Qatar coast Daniel George CHENNAI: A 32-year-old fisherman from Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram was shot dead off the Qatar […]
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Germany grounds anti-piracy helos
Cracks in tail ground 22 helicopters. Germany grounds ‘Sea Lynx’ helicopters on piracy duty The majority of the German Bundeswehr navy’s helicopter fleet is currently out of service. A recurring […]
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Seagull Maritime: Safety, Security
New training modules released. Seagull Maritime Response on Safety, Security By Joseph R. Fonseca Key areas of concern for seafarer safety and security in both marine and offshore operations have […]
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Black gold buccaneers
Piracy and oil theft still rife. Black gold buccaneers: Is Nigeria’s failing amnesty causing rise in oil piracy? Marissa Hall | Shale Plays Media For five years, there has been […]
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CMF captures $280 million in drugs
Another successful haul for multinational force. Aussies and Kiwis Unite Under Pakistan-led CTF-150 to Strike a Blow Against Drug Traffickers A ROYAL Australian Navy warship operating under command of Pakistan […]
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Asian ship owners in piracy action call
Continuing attacks spur call for more action. Asian shipowners call for government action on piracy By Marcus Hand from Singapore Asian shipowners have called for action by governments on piracy […]
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Iran, China to conduct navy drills
Chinese fleet docks in Iran. Commander: Iranian, Chinese Navies Readying to Conduct Joint Naval Drills TEHRAN – The Chinese forces sailing on a fleet of warships that docked in Iran’s […]
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Security in the Gulf of Guinea
Hiring security services in the Gulf of Guinea continues to vex shipping companies. Risks in Contracting Government Security Forces in Gulf of Guinea By Dirk Steffen My previous article explored […]
