Geopolitics
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IMB issues new report
Gulf of Guinea still a huge problem. Violent attacks worsen in seas off West Africa despite global piracy downturn, IMB reports As piracy on the world’s seas continues to fall, […]
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S. Korea up the ante
IUU fishing issues continue. South Korea raises maritime security in response to illegal Chinese fishing By Elizabeth Shim SEOUL, April 26 (UPI) — South Korea is increasing the number of […]
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UN in anti-piracy call
Ongoing insecurity prompts call. UN wants Gulf of Guinea piracy halted The UN Security Council has spoken out against piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea, saying it […]
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France to boost Libya marsec
France has expressed its willingness to help Libya’s new unity government with maritime security as the fledgling administration seeks to assert its authority over the chaos-wracked country, reports AFP. France […]
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Ferry security questions
Call for greater security. EU ferry security measures lacking by Grant Turnbull Despite a marked increase in the threat posed by Daesh terrorists in Europe, as demonstrated by recent attacks […]
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US, Saudi Arabia to block Iran arms
Gulf Arab countries and Washington agree to deploy joint patrols to intercept ships smuggling Iranian weapons to Yemen. US and GCC agree on bid to block Iran arms smuggling Gulf […]
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OPVs and fleet versatility
Boosting the fleet. OPV utility will have future relevance Offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be able to play a number of roles in future operations by services like the UK […]
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Malacca Strait Patrols
Piracy and militancy threatening region’s waters. The Malacca Strait Patrols: Finding Common Ground – Analysis A decade has passed since the Malacca Strait Patrols were launched as a holistic initiative […]
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Abu Sayyaf attacks continue
Aby Sayyaf attacks continue. Third Tug Attacked by Pirates in Sulu Sea On Friday, the towing vessel TB Henry was hijacked and four of her crewmembers kidnapped off of Lahad […]
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Calls to bar China from RIMPAC
The Obama administration should rescind the conditional invitation for the PLAN to join RIMPAC 2016. By Shirley Kan Rescind China’s Invitation to Join RIMPAC 2016 Before It’s Too Late Hawaii’s […]
