Areas of Risk

  • Maritime Disputes & Regional Security

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    MSR Note: We are delighted to present the following paper, submitted to us by Dionysia Chondrogianni. We have made no corrections or alterations to this paper, and hope that readers […]

  • Iran, Indo stress cooperation

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    The irony is that Iran is accused of giving Yemen’s Houthis anti-ship missiles… Iran, Indonesia stress coop. on fighting maritime terrorism TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Navy Commander Habibollah Sayyari […]

  • Marines raid from sea and air

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    MRF preps with VBSS exercises. Marines raid from sea and air Story by Lance Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado FORT EUSTIS, Va.- U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine […]

  • Pirates release crewman

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    No confirmation on other releases. Abducted Moroccan Sailor Reportedly Freed by Nigerian Kidnappers Moroccan officer of the merchant navy, Ahmed Janane, who had been Kidnapped last July 31 by Nigerian […]

  • US Navy takes action

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    New collision for USN sees heads roll. US Navy ‘to sack’ Joseph Aucoin, Seventh Fleet commander The US Navy is to dismiss Vice Adm Joseph Aucoin as commander of the […]

  • Migrants face new threat

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    Smuggling gangs in Sabratha face new threat. Exclusive: Armed group stopping migrant boats leaving Libya Aidan Lewis and Steve Scherer TUNIS/ROME (Reuters) – An armed group is stopping migrant boats from setting […]

  • USN pauses ops

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    Second collision sparks investigation. US Navy orders ‘operational pause’ after collision The US Navy has ordered a worldwide “operational pause” of its fleet after a destroyer collided with a tanker […]

  • PCG hosts SEACAT

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    First time PCG has hosted SEACAT exercises. Philippines, Chinese coast guards hold maritime exercises By Evelyn Macairan MANILA, Philippines – Despite China’s creeping occupation of land features within Philippine waters, […]

  • Pirate dies in India

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    Convicted pirate dies in hospital. Somali ‘pirates’ 28-year-old dies in hospital Atoor Bashir Bare (28) was among the 27 “pirates” convicted on August 11 and sentenced to life imprisonment. According to […]

  • RN in CMF drug seizures

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    Combined Maritime Forces continues to seize drugs. £400m drugs haul seized by Royal Navy task force pursuing smugglers in the Gulf and Indian Ocean By Harry Yorke A£400m drugs haul […]

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