Month: April 2015
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Iranian warships in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb
Reports that they’d left the area were incorrect. Iranian warships in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb Two Iranian destroyers, sent in the Gulf of Aden to protect merchant vessels, are […]
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AdvanFort case rumbles on
Still no release for Seaman Guard Ohio men. Judge to rule on whether Liverpool man trapped in India after gun-running accusation can return home By Lorna Hughes Paul Towers has been […]
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Piracy precautions serious business on cruise ships
Anti-piracy measures, but no guns on Dutch flagged ship. Piracy precautions serious business on cruise ships By JANE ANN MORRISON Watching Tom Hanks in “Captain Phillips,” the real-life story of […]
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Saudi Arabia, Eritrea to boost Red Sea security
No information as to what form this will take. Saudi Arabia, Eritrea agree to boost Red Sea security Saudi Arabia and Eritrea have reached a security and military agreement on […]
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China, Russia to hold joint Mediterranean drills
Nine ships due to take part. China, Russia to hold first joint Mediterranean naval drills in May (Reuters) – China will hold joint naval drills with Russia in mid-May in […]
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Iran says ship seized over legal dispute
Latest reports state crew is safe and well. Maersk Tigris: Iran says ship seized over legal dispute The detention of a Danish cargo ship by the Iranian navy is linked […]
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Human smugglers offer discounts
CNN investigation throws up surprise. Human smugglers offer discounts for introductions to desperate migrants By Nick Paton Walsh Tripoli, Libya (CNN) Smugglers lure Arab and African migrants by offering discounts to get […]
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Turning Point for Oil Industry
The 2nd West Africa Oil & Gas Security Summit, organised by Global Summits Organiser, IRN, and taking place in June in Nigeria, will thoroughly discuss the present post-election period in […]
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Indian Navy to commission new base
Response to threat from Pakistani maritime border. Navy to commission new base near Porbandar, named after Patel AHMEDABAD: In view of increased threat along maritime border with Pakistan, Navy will […]
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Japan considering joint U.S. air patrols
Moves to respond to assertive China. Japan considering joint U.S. air patrols in South China Sea – sources BY NOBUHIRO KUBO, TIM KELLY AND DAVID BRUNNSTROM (Reuters) – Japan’s military is […]
