GoA & Indian Ocean
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Asian Piracy
In this interview, Andrew Nicholson of Drum Cussac discusses the rise in piracy activity across the Asia region, comparing this rise to the better known and documented African piracy threats. […]
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Capacity Building In Seychelles
During their recent logistical visit to the Seychelles, ESPS Meteoro held a number of very productive meetings with EUCAP Nestor and the Seychelles Coast Guard. ESPS Meteoro And EUCAP NESTOR […]
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Piracy ‘netted $400m’ from 2005-12
Pirates operating off the Horn of Africa netted more than $400m (£251m) in ransom money between 2005 and 2012, a new World Bank and UN report says. Horn of Africa […]
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SA Navy spent a fifth of targeted hours at sea last year
The South African Navy spent 7 300 hours at sea during the 2012/13 financial year, just one fifth of the targeted number, according to the Department of Defence’s most recent […]
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Together in the fight against piracy
“Ukraine’s ability to plug in and out of NATO’s operations show the high level of interoperability the Alliance can achieve with its partners,” General Bartels said. NATO and Ukraine navy […]
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Multinational Approaches
A senior advisor with U.S. Africa Command recommends African security sector leaders increase interagency, multinational, and industry coordination to improve African responses to maritime security challenges. AFRICOM Official Recommends Comprehensive, […]
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Convicted of attacking Spanish warship
Six Somali men have been convicted of piracy by a Spanish court after they attempted to board a Spanish warship off the Somali coast in January 2012. Somali pirates convicted […]
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Medical Assistance
During friendly approaches an Iranian dhow asked if FGS Niedersachsen could provide medical assistance. The doctor of the German frigate treated four persons. German Frigate FGS Niedersachsen Provides Medical Assistance […]
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Africom Promotes Maritime Security
Capacity-building efforts currently being advanced by U.S. Africa Command are helping African nations confront maritime crime, including piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. Africa Command Helps Partners Promote Maritime Security […]
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CTF 151 welcomes ROKS Choi Young
The Commander of CTF 151 has extended a warm welcome to crew from the latest Republic of Korea ship to join the multinational task force during their visit to his […]
