Month: July 2017

  • RMN launch piracy patrol

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    Move to combat tanker cargo theft. Royal Malaysian Navy deploys vessels to combat piracy KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has deployed its vessels in an operation […]

  • Kidnapped crew rescued

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    The two are among the 4 men kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf in December 2016 in the Celebes Sea. 2 kidnapped boat crewmen recovered in Sulu MANILA, Philippines – Two […]

  • Iran seizes Saudi vessel

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    Move follows Saudi seizure of Iranian vessel. IRGC seizes Saudi boat in Iranian waters A vessel belonging to Saudi Arabia was impounded by IRGC following unauthorized entry into Iran’s waters […]

  • Airbus goes on tour

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    Airbus C295 on world tour. Airbus maritime surveillance aircraft comes a-calling By LESLIE ANDRES SUBANG JAYA: Top officers from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), police and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency […]

  • IE Navy for Op Sophia?

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    Broader role for Irish Navy in Med? Role of Naval Service crews in combating criminal gangs in Mediterranean under review Tom Brady Naval Service crews may be given a bigger […]

  • Piracy in the Indian Ocean

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    Perceived lack of risk among shipping community. Analysis: Piracy in the Indian Ocean by Neil Thompson Following the hijacking of the Aris 13 in March, the first merchant vessel to be taken by […]

  • Poseidon capability boost

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    The UK’s P-8 fleet will protect new carriers and submarines. Poseidon To Recharge British Maritime Patrol Capability Tony Osborne The UK is preparing to re-enter the long-range maritime patrol and […]

  • PLAN carrier in Hong Kong

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    Sabre rattling, ahoy. China’s first operational aircraft carrier Liaoning arrives in Hong Kong China’s first operational aircraft carrier Liaoning has arrived in Hong Kong. Its first trip outside mainland China […]

  • Delta militants, army clash

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    No mention of casualties. Militants, army engage in gun battle in Calabar There was a deadly gun battle between Niger Delta militants and men of the Nigerian army over attempt […]

  • Duterte reacts to crew killings

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    Bizarre threat comes after two crew murdered. Duterte vows to ‘eat’ Abu Sayyaf after beheading of Vietnamese Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to eat alive the Islamist militants behind […]

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