Month: May 2015
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Libya rejects EU military plans
EU under fire. Mediterranean migrants: Libya rejects EU military plans Libya has criticised EU proposals to authorise the use of force against people smugglers taking migrants across the Mediterranean to […]
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Piracy in Asia on the rise
Figures make for stark reading. Piracy in Asia on the rise Hoe Pei Shan They come armed with guns, sometimes machetes and even swords, holding ship crews hostage while stealing […]
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Turkish ship attacked off Libya
One crewman killed, several injured. Turkish ship attacked as it approached Libya’s Tobruk: Foreign Ministry A Turkish dry cargo ship was shelled from the Libyan coast as it approached the […]
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China plans Djibouti base?
China continue push into IOR. China declines to confirm or deny Djibouti base plan BEIJING: China declined to confirm or deny a report that it was in talks for a military base […]
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Maersk Tigris crew describe ordeal
Crew held under armed guard. Maersk Tigris crew describe ordeal after ship released by Iran Iran released the Marshal Island-flagged cargo ship Maersk Tigris on Thursday, with the ship having […]
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Somalia hit by Yemen conflict
Livestock exports count for 40% of Somalia’s GDP. Somalia’s livestock and fisheries sectors feel the effects of Yemen Conflict The livestock and fishing sectors of Somalia have been seriously impacted […]
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Migrant smugglers using social media
Evil trade using Twitter and Facebook. Human traffickers use social media to advertise trips to Italy Smugglers use Twitter and Facebook to lure migrants seeking passage to Europe. Trips start […]
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Joint China Sea patrols discussed
Ongoing hijacks of small tankers prompts move. Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia Joint Maritime Patrol in South China Sea By Aiswarya Lakshmi Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are in discussions to extend […]
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ECOWAS launches maritime security centre
New centre to cover Togo, Benin, Niger and Nigerian waters. ECOWAS launches multinational centre to boost maritime security on the Gulf Of Guinea ECOWAS has inaugurated its Multinational Maritime Coordination […]
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Regional integration key to maritime security
DP World holds piracy workshop. Regional integration key to maritime security say industry experts Global marine terminal operator DP World with knowledge partner the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis […]
