Geopolitics

  • Abu Sayyaf hostages freed

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    Hostages were both fishing boat Captains. Abu Sayyaf frees 2 abducted Indonesians who are now with Sulu gov By: Frinston Lim, Julie Alipal ZAMBOANGA CITY — Two Indonesians abducted near Taganak Island […]

  • Indo’s IUU fishing defence

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    Satellites and drones will also be deployed. Indonesian Government building an integrated system to tackle IUU fishing By Nicky Lung According to a report by Jakarta Globe, the Government of Indonesia is […]

  • Curbing fisheries theft

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    Better monitoring required. A lack of big data is hampering efforts to curb illegal fishing in Africa WRITTEN BY Abdi Latif Dahir The lack of a comprehensive database on fishing […]

  • Tanzania tightens flag

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    Move follows vessel seizure by Greek Coast Guard. Tanzania to Crack Down on Ships With Suspicious Cargo Mohammed Yusuf NAIROBI —  Tanzania’s government has de-registered an explosives-laden Libya-bound ship flying […]

  • Patrol boat boost for NN

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    Despite NIMASA boats which could be used. Nigerian Navy Acquires Patrol Boats for Maritime Security By SULEMAN DAHUN The Nigerian Navy is in the process of taking delivery of 2 […]

  • MT Barrett released

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    Pirates free hijacked vessel. MT Barrett – vessel and crew safe Union Maritime can confirm that the MT Barrett has been released after a Gulf of Guinea piracy incident lasting […]

  • Japan, India to combat piracy

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    SAR and anti-piracy ops. India to work with Japan to combat piracy CHENNAI: The Indian Coast Guard is planning to expand its cooperation with the Japan Coast Guard and coast guards of other countries […]

  • NATO command changes

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    Change of Command at SNMG1 and SNMCMG1. Danish and Belgian commanders take lead of NATO naval groups Danish and Belgian commanders have taken the lead of two NATO naval groups […]

  • Africa’s maritime security

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    Protecting fisheries and communities from maritime crime. Why regional efforts are key to Africa’s maritime security MENAFN – The Conversation) Maritime security has become a priority for most of Africa’s […]

  • MT Barrett – piracy update

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    Ship appears to have been hijacked for its oil cargo. The Union Maritime vessel, MT Barrett, a tanker which was at anchor off Benin, West Africa has been the subject […]

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