Areas of Risk
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Iran sends message
Iran sends message meant for one global leader. Commander Says Naval Plan to Enhance Iran’s Ability to Counter Threats Commander of the Iranian Navy highlighted the benefits of a large-scale […]
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Keeping pirates at bay
Training and capacity building pays off. UN says anti-piracy fund has boosted maritime security in Somalia The UN counter-piracy fund that has been in existence since 2011 has boosted maritime […]
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Pakistan Navy in Red Sea
And why not? Pretty quiet in the region right now…! Pakistan deploys its first ever Navy Ship in Gulf of Aden Southern Red Sea Region Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF […]
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Ports host hackaton
Ports and terminals taking infosec seriously. Ports of LA and Antwerp Hold Joint “Hackathon” This October, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Antwerp will simultaneously host an […]
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Keeping an eye on cyber
The maritime cyber security threat shouldn’t be ignored. Changing Security Course Critical for Global Maritime DON HEPBURN In our modern global economy, over 90 percent of all traded goods, valued […]
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Dealing with drug smugglers
Drug traffickers who dare navigate in Salvadoran waters are likely to get arrested. Salvadoran Naval Force Deals Blow to Narcotrafficking Julieta Pelcastre In early May 2018, Naval Task Force Trident […]
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Abu Sayyaf Sulu clash
Still a strong presence in Sulu. 6 suspected Abu Sayyaf men, soldier killed in Sulu clashes Six suspected Abu Sayyaf members and an Army soldier were killed following separate clashes […]
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NATO, Russia and the Black Sea
A threat taken seriously. NATO, Russia and the Black Sea By Stephen Blank At NATO’s summit, the heads of state will discuss security in and around the Black Sea. No […]
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Nigeria sees conspiracy
Short answer: No, Nigeria, you just don’t have legislation to combat and deter maritime crime. Maritime Piracy : Is there conspiracy against Nigeria? By Godwin Oritse & Godfrey Bivbere There […]
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China’s expanding navy
All is not rosy. China’s expanding navy BY James Goldrick Recent reports of problems with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) carrier-borne J-15 jet fighters have opened a small window […]
