Month: April 2015
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Migrant rescues prompt SOLAS review
Review is a priority matter, says IMO. Migrant rescues prompt SOLAS review Girija Shettar The International Maritime Organization is to review legislation underpinning sea rescues by commercial shipping as a […]
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Iran in Gulf of Aden to combat pirates
Dismisses suggestions they’ve been asked to leave Gulf of Aden. Iran in Gulf of Aden to combat pirates: Sayyari Iran’s Navy Commander said on Saturday that Iran’s presence in the […]
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Fishing boat seized off Libyan coast recaptured
Fears vessel had been hijacked. Sicilian fishing boat seized off Libyan coast is recaptured The Italian navy has taken back control of a Sicilian fishing boat that was seized by […]
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Italian navy takes control of seized boat
Seized boat now under naval control. Italian navy takes control of fishing boat seized by armed men Vessel with seven crew members had been seized off coast of Libya and […]
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Philippines piracy down 50%
No hijackings but maritime crime still a problem. Maritime piracy down by half, Coast Guard says Alden M. Monzon MARITIME piracy in the Philippines dropped by 50 percent compared with […]
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Migrants killed in religious clash on boat
Tragic development at sea. Migrants killed in ‘religious clash’ on Mediterranean boat Italian police say they have arrested 15 Muslim migrants after they allegedly threw 12 Christians overboard following a […]
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Lower oil prices increased piracy
Idle tankers provided greater opportunity for piracy. Impact of Lower Oil Prices: Increased Piracy in Regional Waters – Analysis Lower oil and gas prices have led to tankers being anchored […]
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Sea Pirates Attack Vessels, Abduct Crew
Pirate attacks undeterred by naval presence. Sea Pirates Attack Vessels, Abduct Three Crew Members In Rivers Collins Barasimeye Despite the Federal Government’s efforts in deploying 30 gunboats to patrol and police […]
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Robust Response Needed To Counter Maritime Drug Trafficking
Indian Ocean key smuggling route. More Robust Response Needed From International Community To Counter Maritime Drug Trafficking The Indian Ocean could become a haven for criminal activity, the 13th Crime […]
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Italian fishing boat seized near Libya, apparently by pirates
Possible piracy in the Mediterranean sparks concern. Italian Navy now said to have taken control of vessel. Italian fishing boat seized near Libya, apparently by pirates by Antonio Denti, Reuters […]
