Areas of Risk

  • Russia offers GoG help

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    Could Russian Navy bolster GoG security? Russia willing to contribute to security in Gulf of Guinea Russian Ambassador to Cameroon Nicolay Ratsiborinsky has expressed his country’s willingness to take part […]

  • Ship attack concerns

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    Maritime security executives point to Middle East tensions and a hijacked dhow currently at large. Attacks on Prime Marine and Navig8 tankers raise concerns The latest attacks against tankers raise […]

  • Irish Navy for EUNAVFORMed?

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    Naval service ships operating in the Mediterranean Sea could soon be adopting a more robust role in the fight against Islamic terrorists and people-smugglers. Irish navy may join EU counter-terrorism […]

  • Singapore offers Sulu help

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    Much discussed patrols will hopefully keep Abu Sayyaf activity down. Singapore ready to help in Sulu Sea patrols, says defence minister Singapore: Singapore is ready to take part in joint […]

  • Subs agreement reached

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    Trilateral agreement reached. U.K., France, U.S. Sign Submarine Agreement Navy leaders from the U.K., France and the U.S. signed an agreement on June 1, designed to increase coordination for anti-submarine […]

  • Tradewinds kicks off

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    Multinational exercise kicks off. Major military exercise begins in the Caribbean tomorrow Exercise Tradewinds 2017, a multi-national maritime security and disaster response exercise in the Caribbean, begins tomorrow. The annual […]

  • Iran warning issued

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    Vessel seizures concern. Steer clear of Iranian waters, sailors warned By Anwar Ahmad ABU DHABI // Fishermen and sailors were warned to avoid encroaching on Iranian waters as Tehran’s navy […]

  • Joint patrols get nearer

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    More talks planned. Again. ASEAN Neighbors Ramp Up Terrorism Response By Noel Tarrazona Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia are slated to meet on June 19 to finalize the deployment of joint […]

  • Another seizure for the CMF

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    More seizure success for CMF. French led HMS Monmouth seizes £65m of drugs in the Indian Ocean Combined Task Force 150 French-led task force continues to disrupt terrorism by suppressing […]

  • US Navy drills off Korea

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    Keeping things interesting… U.S. Conducting Dual Carrier-Ops Off Korean Peninsula Amidst Chinese Concern By: Sam LaGrone The U.S. Navy has begun dual-carrier operations with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and […]

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