Month: January 2018
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China rattles Japan
Keeping the tension simmering. China warship sails near Japan-controlled islands Japan has summoned the Chinese ambassador in Tokyo, after a Chinese frigate sailed near disputed islands in the East China […]
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SE Asia’s robbery problem
Not a surprise for industry watchers. SE Asian Ports Lead the World for Armed Robbery The anchorages at Chittagong, Manila and Pulau Bintan led the world last year for armed robberies, […]
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NIMASA under fire
Politicians not happy with marsec contract. Reps fault award of $195 m maritime contract to Israeli firm By Eugene Agha The House of Representatives has criticized management of the Nigeria […]
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Somali pirates released
76 more men to be released next month in two batches No detention centre, Somali pirates released from jail accommodated in a room at Yellow Gate police station Written by Sadaf Modak […]
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India, ASEAN on marsec
China’s presence in Indian Ocean focuses minds. India, ASEAN to focus on maritime security during summit Suhasini Haidar, Kallol Bhattacherjee NEW DELHI: The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit of January 25 is […]
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Red Sea attack thwarted
Col Turki Al Malki said the UN should take the initiative and take control of Hodeidah port from the Houthis. Arab coalition in Yemen thwarts attack on Saudi oil tanker […]
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China, PH air base clash
Broken promises… Philippines to protest Beijings apparent air base on manmade island in the South China Sea Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines will make a diplomatic protest to China, […]
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Navy pleas for new laws
Still no anti-piracy legislation. Navy Seeks Legislation To Prosecute Arrested Criminals The Nigerian Navy has appealed to the National Assembly to initiate Laws that would enable the Navy to prosecute […]
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IMB issues report
IMB issues its annual report. IMB: Global Piracy at 22-Year Low, Somalian Dangers Rise A total of 180 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported to the […]
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New tech terrorism?
Remote controlled boat bombs already suspected off Yemen. Aquatic drone terror attacks a growing possibility By VS SUGUNA, FAIZAL A. RAHMAN The application of drones for tactical purposes was the preserve of […]
