Month: March 2015

  • India-ASEAN Maritime Pact Soon

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    Evolving maritime security architecture in the region. India-ASEAN Maritime Pact Soon By Aiswarya Lakshmi India has expressed the hope that the Asean-India Maritime Transport cooperation agreement will be finalised by […]

  • PLA calls for radar stations in S. China Sea

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    Could prevent piracy and assist SAR. PLA admiral calls for radar stations in South China Sea Radar stations and lisening posts should be built on the islands China controls in […]

  • Malaysia, Philippines to strengthen bilateral ties

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    Meeting discusses disputed waters.  Malaysia, Philippines defense chiefs meet to strengthen bilateral ties Frances Mangosing MANILA, Philippines—The defense chiefs of Malaysia and Philippines met on Wednesday at Camp Aguinaldo to […]

  • ITF renews support for MPHRP

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    ITF renews support for MPHRP. ITF Seafarers’ Trust renews support for a humanitarian response to seafarers subjected to maritime piracy The Seafarers’ Trust provided core funding for the Maritime Piracy […]

  • Battling Piracy: India-Seychelles

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    India’s maritime security moves in the Indian Ocean. Battling Piracy: India-Seychelles Victoria (Seychelles), Mar.11 (ANI): India has never really taken its attention off from the South and South-West Indian Ocean (SSWIO) region, […]

  • AdvanFort blames insurers

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    Crew have not been paid by Advanfort since November 2013. Insurers have abandoned our crew, claims Advanfort By Gary Howard from London Private Maritime Security Company (PMSC) Advanfort says that its insurers have […]

  • Strengthening Nigeria’s Sea Power

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    New ships to boost operational capability. Strengthening Nigeria’s Sea Power Chiemelie Ezeobi writes that with the recent acquisition and commissioning of four naval warships by the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria’s rising […]

  • US Navy Reaches Out for Help

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    Budget cuts force rethink. US Navy Reaches Out for Help from Allies as Budget Crunch Looms by Kris Osborn Lawmakers and Navy leaders said U.S. allies around the globe will […]

  • Maritime charities appeal for Seaman Guard Ohio crew

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    Crew now held for over 500 days.  Maritime charities appeal for action for MV Seaman Guard Ohio crew Indian authorities acting unlawfully with continued detention of MV Seaman Guard Ohio crew: maritime […]

  • GCC to form joint maritime security force

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    Regional force to combat threats.  GCC to form joint maritime security force By Courtney Trenwith The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) state members have agreed to set up a joint maritime […]

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