GoA & Indian Ocean
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Yemen evacuates mortar-hit gas terminal
Yemen LNG gas company has evacuated hundreds of workers from its Balhaf terminal on the Gulf of Aden, after a mortar round hit the site. Yemen evacuates hundreds from mortar-hit […]
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UN envoy deplores deadly attack
The top United Nations envoy in Somalia has strongly condemned a violent and “cowardly” attack on Puntland government forces today that reportedly killed several people and injured dozens of others. […]
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Bahraini sail training ship’s transit assured by CTF 151
A Bahraini sail training ship had its safe transit assured through a known maritime crime hotspot by Combined Task Force (CTF) 151’s flagship. Bahraini sail training ship’s transit assured by […]
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CTF 151 and Chinese Counter Piracy Force have friendly meeting at sea
International counter piracy forces met at sea to discuss new ways of working together to combat the threat to merchant shipping posed by Somali-based pirates. CTF 151 and Chinese Counter […]
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EU – Chinese Counter Piracy Relations
“The Chinese LPD has similar tasks and capabilities as HNLMS Johan de Witt. The large dock is particularly impressive and the ship’s company was very motivated and professional.” EU Naval […]
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Cutlass Express 2013 Concludes
Maritime forces from East Africa, the United States and European nations concluded exercise Cutlass Express 2013 to increase regional cooperation, Nov. 18. Cutlass Express 2013 Concludes By Mass Communication Specialist […]
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PMSC Claims Refuted by Sri Lankan Navy
The claims by Advanfort of ‘high crime’ in Sri Lankan waters have been refuted by the Sri Lankan Navy and Avant Garde Maritime Services. PMSC Claims Refuted by Sri Lankan Navy […]
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RFA Lyme Bay Heads For Home
UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary, RFA Lyme Bay is heading for home having completed a 32 day tour of duty with Operation Atalanta – the European Union’s counter piracy operation off […]
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Task force commander meets key figures
The UK Royal Navy Commander of CTF 151 has met with senior civil, military and European Union figures in Djibouti to discuss their continued cooperation. Counter piracy task force commander […]
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Security Council call to fight piracy
The United Nations Security Council today reiterated its calls on the international community to fight piracy and armed robbery at sea, which continue to pose a threat to the delivery […]
