Month: February 2016

  • India’s Growing Naval Might

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    India’s latest International Fleet Review highlights the growing importance of the maritime sphere for New Delhi. India’s Growing Naval Might By Harsh V. Pant The Indian Navy underlined its growing […]

  • UK doubles NATO ships

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    The Defence Secretary’s pledge that the UK is ready to respond to “any threat” aims to send a strong message to Britain’s enemies. Britain To Double Naval Commitment To NATO […]

  • Nigeria still bad news for crews

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    IMB only reports incidents logged with them. Under-reporting is rife in West Africa. Attacks Off Nigeria Drive Sea Kidnappings Up By Over 50% By Samson Echenim As a result of […]

  • Joint patrols for India, USA?

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    Indian navy has never carried out joint patrols with another country. U.S., India consider joint patrols in South China Sea: U.S. official The United States and India have held talks […]

  • Finger pointing in Nigeria

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    CLO accuses military and oil companies of complicity in crimes. ‘Military, oil firms responsible for pipeline vandalism, violent crimes’ By Olusegun Julius AGAINST the backdrop of recent bombing of oil […]

  • Somali piracy – what next?

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    Drop in piracy figures means that many counter-piracy institutions and mechanisms are now seen as costly. Beyond piracy: what next for African maritime security? By Timothy Walker, Researcher, Conflict Management […]

  • Seaman Guard Ohio crew appeal

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    PMSC contractors and crew appeal sentences. U.S. ship crew challenge conviction MOHAMED IMRANULLAH S. Six British nationals, 14 Estonians, three Ukrainians and 12 Indians who were onboard U.S. anti-piracy vessel […]

  • Cutlass Express concludes

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    More than 450 personnel from 18 countries participated. Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 bolsters maritime security By U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed The salty sea air whips around as […]

  • Nigerian Police train in marsec

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    Huge spike in piracy, Delta militancy this year. Navy trains 40 officials on inland water policing Posted By: Precious Igbonwelundu The Nigeria Navy (NN) has initiated a Basic Marine Operations […]

  • Shots fired at N Korea boat

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    Tensions high in wake of missile test. South Korean navy fires warning shots at intruding North Korea boat By Vasudevan Sridharan The South Korean navy has fired warning shots at […]

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