Month: July 2015

  • Here be pirates

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    The rise in SE Asia piracy causes concern. Here be pirates: Why Southeast Asia needs to boost maritime cooperation Elliot Brennan On 1 April, a Malaysia-flagged tanker was attacked and […]

  • No Nigerian piracy in June

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    Figures from IMB only record incidents reported to them. Buhari effect: No piracy in Nigerian waters in June Pirates on Nigerian waters went to sleep in June, in the first […]

  • China debuts Zubr LCAC

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    Chinese State TV shows off craft. China debuts Zubr LCAC in show of amphibious force in South China Sea Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore and Andrew Tate, London – IHS Jane’s Navy International […]

  • Armoured vehicles bound for Libya seized

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    Shipment in breach of UN sanctions. Armoured vehicles bound for Libya seized from roro ship in Greece HOLLY BIRKETT Athens: Greek customs have seized 16 armoured vehicles from a roro carrier […]

  • WFP Ship Arrives In Aden Port

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    Desperately needed aid begins to arrive in Yemen. New WFP Ship Arrives In Aden Port With Fuel For Humanitarian Operations CAIRO – A United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) ship […]

  • NIMASA boss fired

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    Nigerian President removes head of safety agency. Why Buhari Fired Controversial NIMASA DG Akpobolokemi BY AYORINDE OLUOKUN President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday terminated the appointment of Mr. Patrick Ziakede Akpobolokemi as […]

  • Trial date set for armed guards, crew

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    Misery continues for former Seaman Guard Ohio crew. US anti-piracy ship crew ordered to appear before Tuticorin court MADURAI: A judicial magistrate court in Tuticorin on Monday ordered 35 crew […]

  • Deploy KDF to Guard Waters

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    Maritime dispute gaining momentum. Deploy KDF to Guard Waters, MP Tells State The National Assembly Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations has advised the Government to deploy Kenya Defence Forces […]

  • Egypt on high alert

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    Major concerns that terrorists will attempt to strike. Egypt on high alert ahead of ‘new Suez Canal’ opening ceremony Egyptian authorities have announced a state of maximum alert in preparation […]

  • Libya claims attack on two vessels

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    Attacks remain unconfirmed. Libya claims attack on two vessels Libya’s internationally-recognised government has claimed its warplanes have sunk one vessel and attacked another close to the coast of Benghazi. An […]

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