Month: June 2017
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Food and maritime choke points
Food and energy security focusing minds. GCC exposed to food security risks from maritime choke points Josh Wood BEIRUT // The countries of the Middle East are among those most […]
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Explosion off Somalia
Incident unconfirmed by military in region. Explosion heard from ship off the coast of Somalia, official says A huge explosion was heard from a ship off the coast of Somalia’s […]
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Why be a pirate?
What are the key piracy drivers? Why be a pirate? Understanding motivations for piracy Zamzam Tatu, M&C Saatchi World Services, Kenya Following primary research recently conducted at Montagne Posse Prison, Seychelles, […]
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Drones for Indian Navy
Deal with US will bolster Navy’s arsenal. Guardian drones to act as force multipliers for Indian Navy WASHINGTON: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, the US has cleared the […]
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Thai tanker attacked
Ship also boarded in 2014. Pirates hijack Thai oil tanker, make off with 1.5mil litres of diesel By T.N.Alagesh KUANTAN: A group of armed pirates hijacked a Thai oil tanker in […]
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UK carrier sails for trials
First carrier since HMS Ark Royal. HMS Queen Elizabeth due to set sail from Rosyth for sea trials The Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier is due to set sail for […]
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On the trail of the ghost ships
On the trail of the ghost ships Timothy Compston discovers that more and more ships are turning off their AIS (Automatic Identification System) or even switching their identities completely to […]
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US Navy boost in Asia-Pacific
A second supercarrier has entered the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet area of operations. 2nd US Navy Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Asia Pacific By Franz-Stefan Gady The nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz, […]
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MMEA will meet threats
New MMEA boss discusses readiness. Maritime agency capable of meeting threats, says new chief By Jonathan Edward Newly appointed Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency director-general Admiral Datuk Indera Zulkifli Abu Bakar […]
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Looking Beyond Maritime Security
Economic stability and sustainable development can be driven by an integrated approach to the maritime sector, including ports, maritime security and facilitation of maritime traffic. Looking Beyond Maritime Security Joined-up […]
