Areas of Risk
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Sulu Sea patrols analysis
Will the patrols actually help? Trilateral Maritime Patrols in the Sulu Sea: Asymmetry in Need, Capability and Political Will By Zachary Abuza, Ph.D. A spate of shipjackings and kidnapping-for-ransoms has […]
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New assault boats from Kalashnikov
Modernising programme continues. Kalashnikov Delivers First Assault Boats to Russian Military Russia’s Kalashnikov company, makers of the world-famous AK-47 assault rifle, has begun deliveries of their first transport and amphibious […]
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EU Coast Guard approved
New force to help assist in migrant crisis. EU coast guard and border force approved by parliament The European Parliament has approved a proposal to set up a new border […]
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RSN gets acknowledgement
RIMPAC nations gather. Singapore navy takes lead role in international exercise Jeremy Koh From fighting pirates to leading two global giants in an exercise, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) […]
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Breaking the Pak-Indo deadlock
Hopes of new cooperation. Maritime meet may help break Indo-Pak ice Sachin Parashar| NEW DELHI: As India and Pakistan look to break the logjam in ties, the two countries will […]
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Piracy in West Africa
The troubled waters of the Gulf of Guinea. Maritime Piracy: More “sophisticated and prevalent” around Gulf of Guinea Posted by Greg Trauthwein While the matter of maritime piracy has seemingly […]
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Facing the cyber threat
Shipping begins to take cyber crime seriously. International Maritime Cyber Crime Conference: Analysis By Malcolm Warr Last week, the maritime community came together for the International Maritime Cyber Crime Conference […]
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Militants Attack Eni Oil Crew
Militants attack another oil company. Militants Attack Eni Oil Crew, Kill 2 Unnamed militants attacked a boat transporting Eni workers in the Niger Delta region June 29, killing two, an […]
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Cyber threat to merchant vessels
Hackers target merchants in Gulf of Guinea. Maritime Vessels in Gulf of Guinea Targeted by Email Phishing THE MDAT-GoG (Marine Domain Awareness for Trade – Gulf of Guinea) has received information that […]
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Italy swoops on smugglers
Traffickers captured by Italians. Italy arrests 38 suspected migrant smugglers who ‘sold organs’ for $15,000 At least 38 suspected migrant smugglers have been arrested in Italy who are thought to […]
