Month: February 2015

  • Control Risks releases 2015 forecast

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    Maritime crime rose by 26% in 2014. Control Risks releases 2015 forecast Public interest in maritime crime may have waned in parallel to a reduction in hijacks off Somalia in […]

  • Iran naval flotilla docks in Sri Lanka

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    Three day visit to port.  Iran naval flotilla docks in Sri Lanka Tehran: The Iranian Navy’s 33rd naval fleet has docked at the port of Colombo in Sri Lanka as Iran […]

  • Nigerian Navy deployed in waterways

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    Aim to ensure safe elections. Navy to deploy troops on waterways, coastal areas to check violence Written by Ann Godwin THE Nigerian Navy has said it would deploy troops on […]

  • Egypt, Saudis drill in Red Sea

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    Joint naval exercise to improve ties. Egyptian-Saudi maritime maneuver underway in Red Sea CAIRO: Joint Egyptian-Saudi navy maneuver Morgan 15 is underway in the Red Sea waters of Saudi Arabia, […]

  • AU discusses maritime crime

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    Meeting hosted in the Seychelles. African Union discusses maritime crime Stephen Spark Seychelles is hosting a meeting of African Union ministers to review lessons from the fight against piracy. The […]

  • New strategy for combating piracy

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    New Danish strategy to combat piracy. New strategy for combating piracy Denmark plays an essential role in protecting ships and seamen in the international seas around Africa The government has […]

  • The Truth About China’s Aircraft Carriers

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    The hype surrounding Chinese aircraft carriers disregards PLAN budget realities. The Truth About China’s Aircraft Carriers By Greg Austin According to public reports, China is building two aircraft carriers, with plans […]

  • CMF take part in Cutlass Express 2015

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    Multinational exercise organised by AFRICOM. CMF helps enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 In an effort to support East African and Indian Ocean nations […]

  • First Sea Lord visits Centre for Maritime Intelligent Systems

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    Cutting edge technology on display. First Sea Lord visits Centre for Maritime Intelligent Systems PRESS RELEASE The First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, has visited a facility in Portsmouth […]

  • Houthis want to control key strait

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    Key regional choke point. Houthis want to control key strait but it’s not that easy Amal Kandeel Attention is increasingly fixed on the Houthis’ advance in Yemen. Since last summer, […]

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