Geopolitics
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Warning of mines in BAM
New threat to shipping in region. Houthi militia ‘planting mines in Bab Al-Mandab Strait’ ADEN: The Houthi militia and forces loyal to Yemen’s ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh have begun […]
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New frigates for RN
Vessels will replace Type 23 frigates. UK signs up for first three Type 26 frigates By Richard Scott, London BAE Systems will officially begin production of the first of the […]
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IMB issues report
A report from the ICC International Maritime Bureau urged ship masters to be vigilant when sailing in high-risk areas. International report charts continued threat from global piracy Ramola Talwar Badam Somali pirates […]
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Malabar 2017 nears
Exercise widened to include Japan’s MSDF. India, Japan and USA to hold naval exercise next week With China expanding its presence in the Indian Ocean region, the navies of India, […]
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NGO Med tensions
New rules drawn up by Italy likely to bring NGOs under coast guard control, which they fear will hamper rescue attempts. Italian plan to curb Mediterranean rescue boat charities ‘threatens […]
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Greek CG fires on MV
Tensions Continue to Escalate as Cargo Ship Fails to Stop Greek Coastguard Fires on Turkish Freighter with Allegations of Drug Smuggling TURKEY – GREECE – The seemingly perpetual row between […]
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Fighting crime at sea
Kingfisher maritime intelligence system fights organized crime on high seas Curtailing illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing Coastal countries face a group of wily opponents: illegal and unregulated fishing vessels, their […]
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Piracy threat in West Africa
Despite recent drop in activity, threat remains. Piracy situation still serious in the Gulf of Guinea European shipowners are concerned about the continued piracy, armed robbery attacks and kidnapping for […]
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Joint US, PH patrols
You wait months for one joint patrol… Philippines, US hold naval patrols in Sulu Sea By Janvic Mateo MANILA, Philippines – The navies of the Philippines and the United States […]
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China launches new destroyer
The Navy’s new destroyer, a 10,000-tonne domestically designed and produced vessel, was launched Wednesday at Jiangnan Shipyard (Group), Shanghai. The destroyer is the first of China’s new generation of destroyers. […]
