Month: September 2015
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Oil theft vessels to be treated as saboteurs
Nigerian Navy issues warning. Oil theft vessels will be treated as saboteurs – Navy FIDELIS SORIWEI The authorities of the Nigerian Navy have warned members of the Nigerian Ship Owners […]
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Sovereign Global in Crew Rescue
Successful rescue effort brings crew home. Sovereign Global UK’s vessel Aladin rescues the crew of the Focomar from Samha Island in the Socotra archipelago, Horn of Africa On Saturday 22nd […]
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Nigeria seeks joint efforts on security
Countries must do more to combat piracy and maritime crime. Nigeria seeks joint efforts on security in Gulf of Guinea Abuja (AFP) – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday urged […]
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Five Chinese ships seen off Alaska
China flexes its maritime muscles. Five Chinese ships seen off Alaska coast, Pentagon says Five Chinese naval ships are currently positioned in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska, […]
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M’sia, France to focus on Sulu Waters
Concerns grow over possible ISIS links to militants. M’sia, France to focus on Sulu Waters to thwart IS threat Defence Minister says France’s expertise and experience in maritime issues is […]
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Nigeria to use drones in oil fight
Annual loss estimated at $3 billion. Nigeria: drones to monitor vessels in fight against oil theft Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr Emmanuel Kachikwu has […]
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Indonesia, Malaysia fight piracy
Firmer response comes amid growing concerns about the problem. Indonesia, Malaysia Step Up Fight Against Piracy By Prashanth Parameswaran Indonesia and Malaysia are both stepping up their fight against piracy […]
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Singapore Warship Foils Attack
City-state scores victory amid rising incidents in the region. How Did a Singapore Warship Foil a Pirate Attack? By Prashanth Parameswaran A Singapore navy vessel successfully disrupted a sea robbery […]
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India ready to move oil platform
India “likely” to move platform. India ready to move oil platform into South China Sea India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is ready to move an oil platform into the […]
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Weapons ship seized off Crete
Vessel owned by Greek firm, media reports. Bolivian flagged vessel seized with large cargo of weapons off Crete Greek Authorities have seized a Bolivian flagged vessel, named “Haddad 1”, and […]
