Geopolitics
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Piracy Patrol Challenges
Nations propose clamp down. The many challenges of fighting pirates through joint patrols By Christian Guntur Lebang, Muhamad Arif Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines are contemplating conducting joint maritime patrols. […]
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Niger Delta woes
Ongoing insecurity at sea off Nigeria. A Niger Delta Militant Group Declares War on the Nigerian Navy By Dirk Steffen Many suspected it as the intensity of pirate attacks off […]
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Joint patrols for SE Asia
Joint patrols have already proven their worth in region. Indonesia to host talks with Malaysia, Philippines on maritime security after kidnappings JAKARTA (AFP) – Indonesia hopes next week to secure […]
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BIMCO issues advisory
Attack prompts warning. BIMCO Security Advisory Update – Gulf Of Aden Following further information regarding the incident reported off Mukalla Port at 242115ZApr16, BIMCO strongly advise all members to take […]
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Nigeria still the piracy hot spot
If anything, that figure is conservative. Nigeria sees nearly one pirate attack a week By Tiffany Ap (CNN) Crime on the high seas has nearly halved in the last five […]
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Abu Sayyaf attacks spark worries
Abu Sayyaf attacks cause concern. Philippines Calls for Joint Anti-Piracy Patrols The Philippines has been discussing coordinated naval patrols on its southern maritime borders with Indonesia and Malaysia to protect […]
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Singapore’s marsec woes
Singapore looks at its maritime security. Safeguarding maritime security The tragic beheading of a Western hostage by the southern Philippine bandit group, Abu Sayyaf, highlights the considerable security threat posed […]
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Navy names piracy suspect
Navy doing police’s job. Nigerian Navy declares Charles Ekpemefumor wanted Nigerian Navy has declared one Charles Ekpemefumor wanted over the hijack of MT MAXIMUS Ship. In a release signed by […]
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Somalia threatens foreign fleets?
Potential escalation in Somali waters. Somalia strategy to enforce Illegal fishing Ships like Indonesia Somalia threatened by illegal fishermen after west chases away pirates. Flotillas from Yemen, Iran and South […]
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India calls for calm seas
Maritime security, terrorism and piracy are major concerns. India calls for sea lanes free of ‘tension and rivalry’ PORT MORESBY: Amid concerns over China’s maritime assertiveness, India today called for […]
