Month: April 2016
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Joint patrols for SE Asia
Joint patrols have already proven their worth in region. Indonesia to host talks with Malaysia, Philippines on maritime security after kidnappings JAKARTA (AFP) – Indonesia hopes next week to secure […]
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BIMCO issues advisory
Attack prompts warning. BIMCO Security Advisory Update – Gulf Of Aden Following further information regarding the incident reported off Mukalla Port at 242115ZApr16, BIMCO strongly advise all members to take […]
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Nigeria still the piracy hot spot
If anything, that figure is conservative. Nigeria sees nearly one pirate attack a week By Tiffany Ap (CNN) Crime on the high seas has nearly halved in the last five […]
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Abu Sayyaf attacks spark worries
Abu Sayyaf attacks cause concern. Philippines Calls for Joint Anti-Piracy Patrols The Philippines has been discussing coordinated naval patrols on its southern maritime borders with Indonesia and Malaysia to protect […]
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Singapore’s marsec woes
Singapore looks at its maritime security. Safeguarding maritime security The tragic beheading of a Western hostage by the southern Philippine bandit group, Abu Sayyaf, highlights the considerable security threat posed […]
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Navy names piracy suspect
Navy doing police’s job. Nigerian Navy declares Charles Ekpemefumor wanted Nigerian Navy has declared one Charles Ekpemefumor wanted over the hijack of MT MAXIMUS Ship. In a release signed by […]
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Somalia threatens foreign fleets?
Potential escalation in Somali waters. Somalia strategy to enforce Illegal fishing Ships like Indonesia Somalia threatened by illegal fishermen after west chases away pirates. Flotillas from Yemen, Iran and South […]
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India calls for calm seas
Maritime security, terrorism and piracy are major concerns. India calls for sea lanes free of ‘tension and rivalry’ PORT MORESBY: Amid concerns over China’s maritime assertiveness, India today called for […]
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IMB issues new report
Gulf of Guinea still a huge problem. Violent attacks worsen in seas off West Africa despite global piracy downturn, IMB reports As piracy on the world’s seas continues to fall, […]
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S. Korea up the ante
IUU fishing issues continue. South Korea raises maritime security in response to illegal Chinese fishing By Elizabeth Shim SEOUL, April 26 (UPI) — South Korea is increasing the number of […]
