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Libya migrant boat sinks
Tragedy strikes migrant boat. Libya migrant boat sinks: Scores feared drowned Many migrants have drowned while trying to reach Europe after their boat sank off Libya, the Libyan navy says. […]
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Singapore cracks down on illegal MGO
Illegal bunkering and fuel theft are ongoing problems. Illegal sale of marine gas oil: 58 arrested, 6 boats seized Tugboats modified with additional fuel tanks to facilitate the illicit transactions […]
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CG Commander inaugurates marsec course
Bahrain CG begins new specialist course. Coastguard Commander inaugurates Maritime security course The Coastguard Commander, Commodore Alaa Abdullah Seyadi, has inaugurated the Seventh Maritime Security Specialist Course as part of […]
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Bangladesh no longer pirate prone
PM looks to build on blue economy. ‘Bangladesh no longer in pirate prone countries’ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said journey in the sea route is safe now as Bangladesh […]
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Abe fosters regional security ties
Sri Lanka to receive new patrol boats from Japan. Abe fosters regional security ties Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday in Colombo that Japan […]
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Weekly Piracy Report
Weekly update from UKMTO lists four suspicious incidents. Weekly Piracy Report Four incidents have been reported by UKMTO for the period August 30th to September 5th, although two of these […]
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Piracy in the S. China Sea
Economic disparity driving maritime crime in region. Piracy in the South China Sea: Petty theft in Indonesia, Kidnapped Ships in Malaysia By Sarah Schoenberger Armed with AK47s and equipped with […]
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Marines pressurised Captain to cover up
Fresh accusations emerge in Enrica Lexie case. Italian marines pressurised Captain to cover up Rajesh Ahuja Two Italian marines accused of shooting dead two Indian fishermen allegedly tried to cover […]
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India’s security strengthens
‘Gaps’ continue to be plugged. India’s air and maritime shield against terror stronger, but gaps persist Rajat Pandit NEW DELHI: Indian airspace and coastal boundaries are still far from becoming […]
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Small boats contract
UK MoD announce suppliers for small boat contracts. Small boats contract Marine Specialised Tech Ltd (MST), a Liverpool, UK-based supplier of rigid inflatable and high speed workboats, has been announced […]
