Coastguard
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Migrant ship in distress off Corfu
Reports of ‘armed men’ on board. ‘Migrant ship’ in distress off Corfu A cargo ship believed to be carrying hundreds of migrants has sent out a distress signal near the […]
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Gone fishing by hook or by crook
Crackdown on illegal fishing continues. Gone fishing by hook or by crook Nirmal Ghosh It was a signal the fight against illegal fishing in the region has been taken to […]
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Pinoy CG to guard Pope
New task forces to protect Pope during visit. Coast Guard task forces to provide maritime security for Pope’s visit The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has created two Maritime Task Forces […]
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Navy arrests 6 Malacca strait pirates
Gang of robbers apprehended. Navy arrests six Malacca strait pirates The Indonesian Navy has apprehended six pirates involved in a sea piracy network operating in the straits of Malacca and […]
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Cuba accused in refugee sinking
Could raise tensions as US eases sanctions. Cuban Government Sinks Boat Carrying 32 Refugees, Including Children by FRANCES MARTEL The maritime horror that has become a centerpiece of the Cuban experience […]
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New anti piracy camp in Eyl
Former pirate town now home to PMPF. Somalia: Puntland launches new counter Piracy camp in Eyl district Puntland’s Maritime police Chief Abdirisaq Diriye has laid foundation stone for a new […]
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Law returns to pirate grounds
Countries clamp down on IUU fishing and illegal acts. Law returns to pirate hunting grounds Stephen Spark Coastguard operations in Somaliland and the Seychelles this week suggest countries previously plagued […]
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India to sell OPVs to Sri Lanka?
Following sale of ship to Mauritius, Sri Lanka orders two OPVs. After Mauritius, India to export warships to Sri Lanka KOLKATA: India will now export two warships to Sri Lanka […]
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Seychelles, Japan in pirate transfer deal
Anti-piracy fight gains momentum as Japan and Seychelles sign exchange agreement By: John Lablache and Wanjohi Kabukuru A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Japan and Seychelles covering the conditions of transfer of suspected […]
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Somaliland seizes Yemeni, Egyptian vessels
Action taken against illegal fishing in Somaliland waters. Somaliland seizes Yemeni and Egyptian vessels Somaliland has seized more than 51 Yemeni boats and an Egyptian ship for fishing illegally in […]
