GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Anti-Piracy Ban Hits Shipbuilders

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    Small cargo boats are prohibited from sailing south of Oman, effectively blocking trade not only to Somalia but other African countries such as Kenya and Tanzania, as well as Yemen […]

  • Tanzania Maritime Security

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    The sea is a formidable asset for Tanzania. Worldwide, 80 % of international trade relies on maritime transport. But, the sea is accessible to all. Maritime security necessary for Tanzania’s […]

  • Friendly Approach

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    Spanish frigate ESPS Numancia performed a friendly approach on a Yemeni dhow to help promote understanding about EU NAVFOR’s mission amongst the regional maritime community. ESPS Numancia Conducts Friendly Approach […]

  • The Cost On Land As Well As At Sea

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    For all the attention Somali piracy has attracted, not least from the armada of warships keeping watch over the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, the total cost to […]

  • Tackling Piracy Needs Onshore Focus

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    Ending Somali piracy requires a shift from reliance on security at sea to targeting those on land who enable the lucrative business to thrive, according to the World Bank Tackling […]

  • Special Court For Italian Marines

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    India told Italy on Tuesday preparations to set up a special court to try two Italian marines facing murder charges over the deaths of two fishermen were at “an advanced […]

  • Economic Cost of Somali Piracy

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    A report detailing the overall economic cost incurred worldwide from Somali piracy is being launched in Denmark on Tuesday 9th April by Oceans Beyond Piracy. OBP RELEASES UPDATED REPORT ON […]

  • Fake Pirates

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    Somali pirates have kidnapped hundreds of people and cost millions in ransom payments. Jamal Osman finds journalists keen to interview them do not always get what they bargained for The […]

  • 16 fishermen feared killed by pirates

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    Pirates in southeastern Bangladesh are believed to have killed at least 16 fishermen by tying them up and throwing them into the Bay of Bengal. 16 Bangladesh fishermen feared killed […]

  • A Hijacking

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    A Hijacking is a taut drama set alternatively on a cargo ship that has been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, and the offices of the Danish shipowner trying […]

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