GoA & Indian Ocean
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INS Teg in Seychelles for surveillance
Joint operations with Seychelles Coast Guard. INS Teg in Seychelles for surveillance DINAKAR PERI As part of India’s deepening maritime security cooperation with Indian Ocean littoral nations, INS Teg a stealth frigate […]
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Chinese Sub Docked in Karachi?
News will not please Indian government. Chinese Submarine Docked in Karachi? By Aiswarya Lakshmi The intervention of China in the Arabian Sea is increasing with each passing day. China’s deadliest […]
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Somalia’s Forgotten Hostages
The plight of international seafarers held hostage by pirates. Somalia’s Forgotten Hostages Between 2000 and 2013, 2,919 seafarers were held hostage by Somali pirates in inhumane conditions, in some instances […]
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More success against drug smuggling for CMF
Total seizures this year estimated to be worth $1 billion. More success against drug smuggling for CTF-150 units Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Newcastle, which is deployed in direct support […]
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China declines to confirm Djibouti plan
New military base planned. China military declines to confirm Djibouti base plan BEIJING: China’s Defence Ministry on Thursday declined to confirm a report that it was in talks for a […]
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No-ransom policy doesn’t keep us safe
Michael Scott Moore discusses US ransom policy. Ex-hostage: No-ransom policy doesn’t keep us safe Tyler Pager, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Michael Scott Moore said it took his Somali pirate captors […]
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Kenya repatriates 62 Somali pirates
Somalis had completed their sentences. Kenya repatriates 62 Somali pirates The Kenyan government on Wednesday claimed to have repatriated 62 Somali pirates who have finished their jail terms, as part […]
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EUNAVFOR: From pirates to migrants
Despite threats from Libya, EU presses ahead. EUNAVFOR: Switching from pirates to migrants? A human disaster is currently happening in the Mediterranean Sea where more than 10,000 migrants have been […]
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The Decision to Stop Using Security Guards
Shipping companies eye the bottom line. The Decision to Stop Using Security Guards By Wendy Laursen It’s a subject that ship managers are reticent to talk about, but many are now […]
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Strait of Hormuz brings US, Iran closer
Major regional maritime choke point. How security in Strait of Hormuz brings US, Iran closer The Strait of Hormuz is the only outlet that connects the Gulf to the high […]