Month: June 2015

  • Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates

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    The Vietnamese CG have a history of fighting pirates. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – P1: A face-to-face encounter Several hijacked freighters have been stopped and many pirates have been […]

  • BAE to run new VTS in UK

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    More acronyms than is reasonable… New management system for naval base and carriers MILLIONS of pounds are to be spent installing new technology to monitor ship movements in and around […]

  • CMF in anti-terror training

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    Joint ops to enhance collaboration and skills. French ships involved in counter-terrorism missions and Djibouti Navy Training at Sea Captain René-Jean Crignola, Commander, Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150), visited La […]

  • Naval War College Current Strategy Forum

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    The Asia-Pacific focus is another indication that the geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific will dominate this century. Naval War College Current Strategy Forum By Francis P. Sempa In mid June, the U.S. […]

  • Piracy: Response & Training Officers

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    As pirate attacks fall away in some regions, alternatives to armed guards are sought. The Need for Response & Training Officers Guest Article by: John Twiss MSyI Lies, damned lies […]

  • Calls for new Nigerian piracy laws

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    Calls for public hearing to clarify laws. Nigeria: Association Calls for Public Hearing On Piracy The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA), Nigeria has urged the National Assembly to […]

  • Fighting West African piracy

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    French Navy hosts seminar on piracy, maritime crime. Maritime Piracy: “Africa Must Develop Its Own Security Architecture” GATHERED on Thursday, June 25, around Admiral Bernard Rogel, Chief of Staff of […]

  • EU Med force awaits green light

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    May be restricted to surveillance. Politics Delays EU Anti-Human Trafficking Ops By Tom Kington ROME — Europe has announced an impressive array of ships, submarines and drones it plans to […]

  • Guyana fishermen to go armed?

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    Pirate attacks an ongoing problem. Guyana fishermen could be allowed to bear arms GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Fishermen may be allowed to have firearms in their possession when they go […]

  • Germany holds piracy workshops

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    Federal Police run anti-piracy training. Combat Games for the Jolly Roger in the Baltic By Eva-Maria Mester It’s hot and cramped in the engine room of the Rettin; the air is […]

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