Month: November 2015
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Strengthening Nigeria’s anti-piracy war
Iincreasing activities of pirates constitute a threat to the Nigerian economy. Strengthening Nigeria’s anti-piracy war through enabling legal framework Posted By: FRANCIS EZEM Recent reports by the International Maritime Bureau […]
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120 pirates to plead guilty
Some 80 witnesses, including 18 foreign nationals, have been examined by the court and only 15 are yet to be produced. Somali govt tells court 120 of its nationals will […]
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BIMCO seeks standardised piracy reports
Hopes move will unify terms used in reports and improve statistics. BIMCO seeks standardised piracy reports by Philip Rood in London Shipowners organisation the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) […]
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4 Iranian hostages freed
Nine Iranians still held by pirates. 4 Iranian hostages freed in Somalia Mogadishu – Four Iranian fishermen have been freed in Somalia after security forces rescued them from a pirate […]
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France ramps up IS fight
France is currently using six Mirage jets stationed in Jordan and six Rafale jets in the United Arab Emirates to target IS. France to deploy largest warship in mission against […]
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New law centre to fight piracy
Centre for Maritime Law and Security (CEMLAWS) Africa was created in 2015. New Maritime Law Center Seeks to Bring Nations On Board the Piracy Fight Written by Africa Defense Forum […]
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Pakistan’s Sea Spark exercise underway
Exercise to involve navy and air force. Pakistan Navy’s Sea Spark Exercises, Focusses Attention on Many an Important Aspect Salahuddin Haider AS PAKISTAN Navy’s major maritime exercise SEASPARK 2015 commenced […]
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Chinese naval ships dock in US
Visit comes despite South China Sea tensions. Chinese naval ships dock in the United States Chinese naval ships have docked on the east coast of the US. Their friendly visit […]
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Italy supports accused Marines
Pair accused of killing Indian fishermen during anti-piracy op. Mattarella confirms support for marines on armed forces day President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday confirmed his full support for Massimiliano Latorre […]
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Vietnam, France join for navy drills
France strengthening regional cooperation. Naval units of Vietnam, France to launch joint marine training drill Le Vendémiaire, a cruiser of the French Navy, arrived at Tien Sa Port in the […]
