Geopolitics
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Libyan oil port clashes
NOC had hoped to begin oil exports. Tanker withdraws offshore after Libyan oil port clashes – NOC Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) said a tanker that had been loading at […]
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SE Asia: piracy hotbed
Abu Sayyaf Group win region the dubious title. Southeast Asia: World piracy hotbed JAKARTA – Sembara Oktafian was in the engine room of a tugboat chugging toward the Philippines when […]
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Iran plays victim card
At least 31 incidents so far this year. IRGC Admiral Tells U.S. to Leave Persian Gulf Amid Growing Iranian Harassment At a time when Iranian forces are increasingly engaging in dangerous confrontations […]
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Regional Commanders’ Conference
Piracy, smuggling and regional cooperation on the agenda. 14 Navies Attend Regional Commanders’ Conference By Joseph R. Fonseca The Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer, hosted 14 of his […]
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Tanker docks at Ras Lanuf
Hopes a political deal can smooth over issues. Tanker docks at Libya’s Ras Lanuf oil port, Nafoura output resumes A tanker arrived at Libya’s Ras Lanuf oil terminal on Thursday […]
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Border control on the home front
People smuggling and potential maritime terrorism in the spotlight. Maritime security and border control on the home front Tim Compston, Features Editor at Security News Desk, navigates the concerns being […]
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Kidnappers fled towards Sulu
ASG likely suspects, but military have yet to confirm culprits. ‘Kidnap suspects fled toward Sulu’ by Florante S. Solmerin and F. Pearl A. Gajunera THE military is not yet sure if […]
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Hijackers extradited
Orkim Harmony was hijacked on June 11 last year. Tanker hijackers extradited to Malaysia By HOLLY BIRKETT Eight Indonesians suspected of hijacking the Malaysian product tanker Orkim Harmony have been […]
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Libya oil ports taken
Huge blow to GNA and oil exports. Libya: Fighting erupts near Ras Lanuf and Sidra oil terminals Forces loyal to a Libyan general have attacked key oil terminals held by […]
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Duterte: blow pirates up
Filipino President in robust mood. Indonesian forces will be allowed to enter Philippine waters to pursue pirates: Duterte Francis Chan JAKARTA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday (Sept 9) […]
