Month: April 2016
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Call for greater security
The proposal follows an increase in kidnapping cases in the troubled waterways and criticism over Malaysia’s assets to tackle cross-border crime in the region. Malaysia calls for greater regional cooperation […]
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Nigeria’s Delta danger
The Delta is in danger of further violence. Nigeria: A violent Delta Force again By Rosie Collyer in Port Harcourt Early 2016 has been marked by an uptick in violent […]
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Indian Navy concerns
The Indian Navy, considered a vital instrument of diplomacy, power projection and essential for safeguarding the country’s manifold maritime interests, is suffering from serious time and cost overruns. At sea […]
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Russia, US point fingers
Kerry: Shooting down Russia jets ‘would have been justified’ The US military would have been within its rights to shoot down Russian aircraft that flew close to one of its […]
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US, Pinoy patrols begin
Gazmin said he expects US presence to “deter uncalled-for actions by the Chinese.” Carter bares sustained Philippines-US maritime patrols MANILA, Philippines – The United States and the Philippines have started […]
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Komodo 2016 navy exercises
Anti-piracy exercises planned. Russian Pacific Ships Enter Indian Ocean for Joint Int’l Exercises A group of Russian warships from the Pacific Fleet has entered the Indian Ocean for international joint military exercises with countries […]
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Nigerian pirates keep busy
Pirates kidnap eight crew from two ships. CMA CGM Turquoise Attacked, Two Crew Kidnapped A containership chartered by the French shipping major CMA CGM has been attacked by pirates off Nigeria, who […]
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Pirates jailed over fatal attack
Owner murdered during attack. Somali pirates jailed by French court for fatal hijacking Paris – Seven Somali pirates were sentenced to between six and 15 years in prison by a […]
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Graduation day
Students celebrate time well spent. Graduation Day for Maritime Security Professionals On Wednesday the 13th April the latest cohort of maritime security professionals graduated from Coventry University with their Master […]
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MPHRP visit Maximus crew
Former hostages visited. MPHRP visit at Maximus ship’s crew home MT Maximus was attacked off Ivory Coast on 11th February. The ship name and IMO number were changed but the […]
