Month: November 2018
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Unexpected cargo
Migrants refuse to leave ship. Migrants rescued by cargo ship refuse to disembark at Libyan port MISRATA, Libya (Reuters) – Some 95 migrants picked up by a cargo ship off […]
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More GoG attacks
Pirates currently holding 23 crew hostage in region. Pirates Attack LNG Carrier in Gulf of Guinea On November 6, pirates pursued and fired on an unnamed LNG tanker in the […]
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Indian Navy in weapons seizure
Boat and suspects later released. Indian Navy ship seizes arms and ammunition off Somali coast An Indian Navy ship has seized arms and ammunition off the Somali coast, in a swift anti-piracy operation, officials […]
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JMSDF to continue patrols
Good news for convoy escort programme. Japanese govt to expand anti-piracy mission The Japanese government said it would extend its anti-piracy mission in the seas off Somalia for another year. […]
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SIMBEX opens
SIMBEX kicks off. India, Singapore 25th joint naval exercise on India and Singapore will hold the 25th joint naval exercise from November 10 to 21 in India to mark the […]
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Russia, Japan in GoA drills
Drills were aimed at increasing cooperationin the fight against piracy and terrorism Russia, Japan start joint naval drills in Gulf of Aden: Russian Navy Joint anti-piracy naval drills of Russia […]
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Iran lodges IMO protest
Iran pushes back against sanctions. Iran Lodges Protest over US Sanctions on Ships TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s embassy in Britain has lodged a protest at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) […]
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Ghana stowaway woes
Hidden cost to shipping and a huge port challenge. Stowaway major challenge in Ghana sea ports The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) is putting in stringent security measures to […]
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Nigeria Leads in Piracy Attacks
Bad news for the Gulf of Guinea. Report: Nigeria Leads in Piracy Attacks in Gulf of Guinea Eromosele Abiodun Despite efforts by the federal government to reduce the cases of […]
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Russia, Pakistan boost ties
News won’t please the neighbours or US. Pakistan, Russia to beef up naval cooperation ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan and Russian navies on Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation to deal with […]
