Areas of Risk
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Iran “warns US warship off”
Claims made in Iranian media. US warship leaves Iran war drills area after warning By Khalid Kazimov A US warship had to leave the secured area, where Iran was conducting […]
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New toys for SL Navy
These will be the first brand new OPVs to join the Lankan navy. India to Sell Two OPVs to Lankan Navy in 2017 By P.K.Balachandran COLOMBO: India is to sell […]
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Piracy warning to shipping
Concern industry is ignoring threats. Marine insurers wary of increasing piracy risk Jon Guy, insurance correspondent Marine insurers are set to engage with shipowners and charterers over what is being […]
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ITF backs Seaman Guard Ohio appeal
Union to help with appeal. ITF backs Seaman Guard Ohio appeal The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is to pay for legal support for the court appeal of the ship’s […]
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SE Asia terrorism warning
Increase in terror activity causing concern. Southeast Asian maritime terrorism warning SAM CHAMBERS Southeast Asia could see maritime terrorism incidents this year, a leading maritime security expert has told Splash. […]
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Security boosted at Gwadar
New battalion provides surveillance support. Navy increases surveillance at Gwadar Port By Irfan Ghauri ISLAMABAD: With the development of the deep sea port at Gwadar, the Pakistan Navy (PN) is anticipating […]
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Dryad issues 2015 crime report
Dryad Maritime issues its crime report for 2015. The media focus of maritime security shifted again in 2015 from West Africa towards Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean. Continued increases in […]
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Libya, oil and ISIS
Series of attacks by Islamic State militants has damaged oil terminals. Libya’s oil guards accused of siphoning off country’s supplies for profit Kim Sengupta An armed force set up to […]
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Iran to hold maritime military drills
Velayat 94 drills to begin this week. Iran to hold maritime military drills By Umid Niayesh Iran’s Navy will hold a military drill in Oman Sea and India Ocean on […]
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India beefs up bases
China’s presence in Indian Ocean prompts response. India beefs up maritime surveillance near Malacca Strait David Brewster India’s recent announcement that it will deploy two of its new Boeing P-8 […]
