Coastguard
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All eyes on Nigeria
Control Risks highlights issues in West Africa. Piracy and armed robbery off Nigerian coast at record high: Piracy at sea 21% higher than 2008 peak Piracy incidents off the Nigerian […]
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Migrants Rescued off Crete
Calmer seas means more migrants. Migrant crisis: Rescue under way from capsized boat off Crete About 250 people have been rescued from a migrant boat that has capsized in the […]
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Trilateral patrols in the Sulu Sea
Hopes aren’t high. Trilateral patrols in the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas: Don’t expect too much Ristian Supriyanto Notoriously described as the ‘terrorist transit triangle’ (T3), the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas have recaptured global attention […]
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UK coastal security concerns
UK border concerns mount. Sea forces farce: Police searching for people smugglers in the Channel sold a £350,000 specialist boat for just £80,000 two years ago By JAMES DUNN FOR […]
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Abu Sayyaf a major terror threat?
The resurgent Abu Sayyaf terrorist group is flying the Isis flag in the Philippines – but not everyone is convinced by their posturing. Does Abu Sayyaf pose a major terror […]
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Indonesia: piracy a myth
Interesting comments from Indonesian official. Piracy is a myth, illegal fishing more pressing concern: Official Anggi M. Lubis Piracy in Southeast Asia is a myth that overlooks the real threats […]
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Do we need the CGPCS?
CGPCS meets in Seychelles this week. A riddle: If pirate attacks drop to zero, should Contact Group on Piracy still exist? By: Patsy Athanase and Betymie Bonnelame If pirate attacks […]
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Britain’s coastal security
Migrants, refugees, terrorists and a referendum… Britain’s very porous borders: Having just three boats to patrol coast is a security gamble, says ex-Navy chief By LARISA BROWN FOR THE DAILY […]
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Nigerian Navy turns 60
Irony not a strong point. Navy conducts mock anti-piracy rescue operations to mark 60th anniversary The Nigerian Navy on Friday night concluded a mock sea rescue operation as part of […]
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Joint patrols launched
Patrols finally underway to secure waters. Indonesia, Philippines launch coordinated border patrols to curb maritime piracy The navies of Indonesia and the Philippines have launched coordinated border patrols to address […]
