Month: November 2014
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Iran Entitled to Deploy Troops in Int’l Waters
Iranian Navy continue anti-piracy patrols. Commander: Iran Entitled to Deploy Troops in Int’l Waters to Fight Piracy Presence of the Iranian naval forces in the high seas is the country’s […]
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Auto anti-piracy system triples range
Further developments in technology’s capability as piracy attacks and threats increase in 2014 Operating Range Tripled to 6 Nautical Miles WatchStander LLC, a provider of anti-piracy technology for the shipping […]
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Egypt seizes Russian ship
Investigation follows attack on naval ship. Egypt seizes Russian ship amid navy attack investigation Navy forces, along with sovereign authorities, imposed strict security measures on a trade ship hoisting the Russian flag, […]
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Unmanned Service Vessels big in UAE
Local market could be worth as much as $4 billion over five years. UAE boat builder Al Marakeb aims to make waves in unmanned vessels John Everington The UAE boat […]
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Iran escorts 1,745 cargo ships
Navy continues anti-piracy patrol and escort duties. 1,745 Iranian Cargo Ships Escorted by Iranian Warships in Int’l Waters Commander of the Iranian Navy’s 32nd flotilla of warships Captain Seyed Hossein […]
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US Navy deploys laser weapon
U.S. Navy Deploys Its First Laser Weapon in the Persian Gulf By Tony Capaccio The U.S. Navy has deployed on a command ship in the Persian Gulf its first laser […]
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Hijacked twice by pirates
Hijacked and abducted by Nigerian pirates and then Somali pirates. The man who was kidnapped by pirates – twice Kings Nehemiah Okoye, a Nigerian marine engineer, has been a seafarer […]
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Tugs face pirate danger at sea
Route takes tugs through high risk waters. Danger ahead for tugs as they head to Dubai TIM DONOGHUE They’re used to rough seas, but not to the sort of dangers […]
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IOR states go for patrol ships
Nations acquiring new vessels to counter piracy and other maritime crimes. Indian Ocean states place faith in patrol ships Stephen Spark Several Indian Ocean littoral states are acquiring maritime patrol […]
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Japan, ASEAN to boost antiterrorism
Japan, ASEAN to boost joint antiterrorism efforts NAYPYITAW (Jiji Press) — Leaders of Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Wednesday to enhance their cooperation in the fight […]
