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  • Saving Lives is Our Only Concern

    Over 165,000 migrants reached Italian shores in 2014. Interview with Admiral Pettorino, Italian Coast Guard: “Saving Lives is Our Only Concern” By Flavio Di Giacomo For the men working in […]

  • Smuggler gangs in the Mediterranean

    As the number of migrants traveling to Italy via Libya explodes, smuggling gangs stand to make a profit. Smuggler gangs in the Mediterranean are big, deadly business Kavitha Surana and […]

  • Clashes force Libyan port closures

    Ongoing instability forces further shut downs. Armed Clashes Force Libyan Ports to Shut Down The ports of Es Sider, Ras Lanuf and Benghazi in Libya are currently closed due to […]

  • Germany to build Israeli warships

    Leaked document appears to confirm build. Germany To Spend $143 Million On Israeli Warship Construction Germany will spend up to $143 million of its federal budget to construct warships for […]

  • Answers demanded over mystery sub

    UK had to call on NATO for surveillance assistance.  Answers demanded over ‘mystery sub’ By PRESS ASSOCIATION Ministers have been pressed to reveal more about the hunt for a foreign submarine […]

  • Tracking terror by cell phone

    New system adds another layer of defence.  Mobile networks track speedboat-riding terrorists Scientists in Germany have developed a surveillance system for coastal areas and ports using mobile telephone network signals. […]

  • Outrage at EU decision

    MPHRP reacts to compensation payments to pirates.  Outrage at EU decision Decision of the European Court of Human Rights is repugnant and insulting to all Seafarers who have survived Piracy […]

  • U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Grows

    Around 4,000 US personnel at base. U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Continues to Grow By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity ROTA, Spain, Dec. 7, 2014 – The American […]

  • Iran Navy to deploy in Atlantic

    Iranian Navy continues to plan expansion of patrols.  Commander: Iranian Navy Plans to Deploy in Atlantic Ocean Soon Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced the country’s plans to […]

  • Russia Fleet enters Mediterranean

    Piracy and terror drills completed.  Russia Northern Fleet convoy enters Mediterranean Sea for naval mission Northern Fleet’s warships had drills to ensure security of civilian navigation from piracy and a […]