Geopolitics
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Iran a serious threat: US
Unmanned surface systems cause concern. Top US admiral in Middle East warns of growing Iranian threat By Barbara Starr and Ryan Browne, CNN Iran is in possession of improved and […]
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Russian anti-piracy moves
Recent crew kidnappings focus minds. Russia Offers to Create Under the Aegis of the UN a Structure to Fight Against Maritime Piracy During open debates on the piracy of the sea held […]
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ReCAAP Jan statistics
ReCAAP issues its January report. Piracy and Sea Robbery Situation in Asia in January 2019 • A total of three incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia […]
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IMO fisheries protection
Spain signs up to IMO agreement. Key fishing vessel safety treaty boosted with accession by Spain Spain is latest country to accede to the International Maritime Organization’s Cape Town Agreement […]
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NIMASA’s security efforts
NIMASA continues security push. FG Tackles Maritime Criminalities – Dakuku In its effort to rid the Nigerian maritime domain of criminalities, the Federal Government through the Nigerian Maritime Administration and […]
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Vz tankers sit idle
Sanctions biting oil hard. U.S. sanctions strand Venezuelan oil cargoes on 21 tankers (Reuters) – More than 20 tankers loaded with 9.6 million barrels of Venezuelan oil have anchored off […]
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Seized ship released
Vessel dispute resolved. Singapore-flagged vessel released after being seized off Cameroon A Singapore-flagged oil tanker, which was reported to have been seized by private militiamen in Cameroon last week, has […]
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Sri Lanka: no foreign bases
Sri Lanka addresses concerns over US military. PM rejects setting up a foreign naval base in Sri Lanka By Ashwin Hemmathagama Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe assured the Parliament that his […]
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Gearing up for Aman 2019
Exercise boosts regional interoperability. 46 countries confirmed to participate in Aman 2019 Naval Exercise Multi-nation naval exercise Aman 2019 will help bring friendly navies together to achieve the aim of […]
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UAE accused by Amnesty
Accusations will not help negotiations. UAE arming Yemen militias with Western weapons – Amnesty The United Arab Emirates is recklessly arming militias in Yemen with advanced weaponry supplied by the […]
