Month: September 2015
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One Dead in Pirate Attack
Incident highlights dangers in region. Steersman allegedly killed by pirates off southern Vietnam A steersman was killed and another injured after they were purportedly attacked by pirates while fishing in […]
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IONS: maritime cooperation
Littoral states set to meet. IONS – Road to Regional Maritime Cooperation Pakistan Navy is all set to organise the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’s preparatory workshop at Karachi from 15 […]
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Niger Delta tensions rise
Concerns former militants could return. Niger Delta: Security beefed up over militants’ regrouping Tension is heightening in the Niger Delta, as indications have emerged that some former militants in the […]
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Venezuela detains three vessels
Subsidised petrol smuggled to neighbouring countries. Venezuela detains three vessels for suspected fuel smuggling: navy BY MIRCELY GUANIPA Three vessels suspected of smuggling subsidized fuel from Venezuela’s refinery-rich Paraguana peninsula […]
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Gulf of Guinea: $7 billion annual piracy loss
Staggering figure, but no citation given. $7 billion lost to piracy annually on the Gulf of Guinea – Togolese President Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe, who visited President Muhammadu Buhari, at […]
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Taiwan contributes to maritime security effort in Somalia
New marcomms centres to aid maritime safety and security. Taiwan contributes to maritime security effort in Somalia Taipei, Sept. 11 (CNA) Taiwan on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with […]
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Indian Warships in Saudi Arabia
Winning hearts and minds in region. Indian Warships in Saudi Arabia on Bilateral Visit NEW DELHI: Indian warships INS Delhi and INS Trishul on Thursday entered Al-Jubail Port in Saudi […]
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Nigerian Navy to Partner Private Investors
Possible thaw in relations between public and private sector. Nigerian Navy to Partner Private Investors on Security John Iwori The Nigerian Navy (NN) has reiterated its commitment to join forces […]
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Europeans Seek to Use Force Against Smugglers
UN Resolution sought by European nations. Europeans Seek to Use Force Against Smugglers at Sea By SOMINI SENGUPTA UNITED NATIONS — European countries are pushing for a United Nations Security […]
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Nigeria, Togo to fight piracy, oil theft
Cooperation to prevent maritime crime. Nigeria, Togo to fight piracy, oil theft Posted By: Augustine Ehikioya Nigeria and Togo are collaborating to check maritime crimes, including piracy and oil theft […]
