Month: May 2015
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Expanded role for MSDF?
Wider role for Japan’s MSDF? Appointment of MSDF officer to anti-piracy command may signal expanded overseas missions The appointment of Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Rear Admiral Hiroshi Ito to head […]
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Russia: destroying migrant boats ‘going too far’
Protests grow against proposed EU policy. Russia says destroying Libya migrant boats ‘going too far’ BY MICHELLE NICHOLS Russia said on Thursday that Europe should model its planned operations to tackle […]
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Vietnam reclaiming S. China Sea land
Work described as “significant”. Images show Vietnam reclaiming land in South China Sea (Reuters) – Newly released satellite images show Vietnam has carried out significant land reclamation at two sites […]
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Royal Navy rescues migrants
HMS Bulwark’s first rescue op. Britain’s flagship helps save over 100 people in UK’S first migrant rescue in Mediterranean More than 100 migrants have been saved from their sinking boat […]
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JTF nabs two ships with 4.2m litres of crude oil
Oil theft an ongoing issue. JTF nabs two ships with 4.2m litres of crude oil By Ifeyinwa Obi The Joint Task Force, JTF, has recovered 4.2 million litres of crude oil […]
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Diploma in Maritime Safety Law
Improve your knowledge and understanding of the key maritime safety legal policies in force in today’s shipping industry. The course will improve your career prospects and your performance whilst demonstrating […]
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Iran ‘releases’ seized cargo ship
Ship seized on April 28th by Iranian forces. Maersk Tigris: Iran ‘releases’ seized cargo ship Iran has released a container ship it seized in the Strait of Hormuz last week, […]
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Asean committed to maritime security
Information sharing and cooperation crucial. Asean committed to maritime security BY AUSTIN CAMOENS KUALA LUMPUR: Asean maritime enforcement agencies are committed to securing their waters despite the territorial dispute in the […]
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Tanker docks at Libyan port of Derna
Greek tanker bombed there in January. First foreign tanker docks at eastern Libyan port since air strike (Reuters) – Libya has persuaded a foreign shipper to send a tanker to […]
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India to boost military presence in islands
Moves to counter China. India to slowly but steadily boost military presence in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rajat Pandit NEW DELHI: India is going ahead with its plan to crank […]
