Areas of Risk

  • Angola calls for stronger marsec laws

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    Need for legal framework in region. Foreign Minister Calls for Greater Criminalization of Illegal Acts At Sea Luanda — The minister of Foreign Affairs, Goerges Chikoti, advocated greater adoption by […]

  • Seven Asean, US navies participate in SEACAT

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    Information sharing crucial to maritime security. Seven Asean, US navies participate in tracking exercise Liaison Officers (LNO) representing seven navies from Southeast Asia and United States – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, […]

  • BMP4 High Risk Area Revision

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    Dryad issues its thoughts on the revised HRA plan. BMP4 High Risk Area Revision – Pragmatic Decision or Dangerous Gamble? Today’s announcement on the geographical reduction of the BMP4 High […]

  • There’s more to Somali fishing than piracy

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    Somaliland quietly going about its business. There’s more to Somali fishing than piracy By Kim Yi Dionne Thanks to “Black Hawk Down” and “Captain Phillips,” Hollywood has permanently etched into […]

  • Italians lied about pirate ransoms

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    Leaked document shows Italy made up story about 2012 rescue of Bruno Pelizzari and Debbie Calitz to hide ransom payment. Italian intelligence lied about hostage rescue to hide ransom payment […]

  • Army Chief commends NIMASA

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    The more things change, the more they stay the same… Army Chief commends NIMASA for combating piracy The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has commended the management of […]

  • CMF Intercepts Drug Haul

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    Another big score for the CMF. Combined Maritime Forces Intercept Drug Haul Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne, working for the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in the Middle East successfully intercepted […]

  • China island case filed at UN

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    Will a legal case slow China’s progress? NGO files case vs China reclamation By: Jovic Yee A NONGOVERNMENT organization led by former National Security Adviser Roilo Golez on Wednesday filed […]

  • Egypt’s latest assault ships

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    Can Egypt deploy its new vessels? Egypt’s Acquisition of the Mistral Amphibious Assault Ship: An Operational Analysis Introduction The protracted “What happens to France’s two unwanted Mistrals”saga has seemingly drawn […]

  • Royal Navy’s OPV under construction

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    HMS Trent due to join feet in 2017. Royal Navy begins work on third offshore patrol vessel The U.K. Royal Navy announced Wednesday construction has begun on its third and […]

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