Month: September 2016
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SE Asia: piracy hotbed
Abu Sayyaf Group win region the dubious title. Southeast Asia: World piracy hotbed JAKARTA – Sembara Oktafian was in the engine room of a tugboat chugging toward the Philippines when […]
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Iran plays victim card
At least 31 incidents so far this year. IRGC Admiral Tells U.S. to Leave Persian Gulf Amid Growing Iranian Harassment At a time when Iranian forces are increasingly engaging in dangerous confrontations […]
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Militants, pirates arrested
Navy also arrested four pirates during raid. Navy Nabs N’Delta Militant Leader The Nigerian Navy has arrested one of the top leaders of a militant group called, Bakassi Strike Force […]
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Yacht robbery, piracy rises
Armed robbery and theft are major issues for yachties. Yachters fight back against real-life pirates of the Caribbean By Gemma Handy St John’s, Antigua & Barbuda Pirates who target vulnerable […]
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Regional Commanders’ Conference
Piracy, smuggling and regional cooperation on the agenda. 14 Navies Attend Regional Commanders’ Conference By Joseph R. Fonseca The Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer, hosted 14 of his […]
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Indo to join ReCAAP?
Country has yet to sign up to regional anti-piracy agreement. Indonesia called on to join ReCAAP in combating piracy Liza Yosephine Indonesia may get stronger support for its fight against […]
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Tanker docks at Ras Lanuf
Hopes a political deal can smooth over issues. Tanker docks at Libya’s Ras Lanuf oil port, Nafoura output resumes A tanker arrived at Libya’s Ras Lanuf oil terminal on Thursday […]
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Border control on the home front
People smuggling and potential maritime terrorism in the spotlight. Maritime security and border control on the home front Tim Compston, Features Editor at Security News Desk, navigates the concerns being […]
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Boosting the Nigerian Navy
Ensuring the Navy can tackle contemporary challenges. Nigeria: A War Chest Against Maritime Crimes By Chiemelie Ezeobi Chiemelie Ezeobi writes on the Nigerian Navy’s acquisition of 60 gunboats, to boost […]
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Joint patrols still not happening
However, suggestion is President Duterte has changed his mind. Indonesia to start joint maritime patrols this year Marguerite Afra Sapiie Indonesia plans to start implementing coordinated patrols with the Philippines […]
