Geopolitics

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    Still no news on the MV Glarus hostates… NIMASA vows to secure waterways Posted By: Oluwakemi Dauda The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will secure the nation’s territorial waters, […]

  • Black market oil

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    The higher the barrel price, the higher the crime rate. Oil’s $133 Billion Black Market By Yale Global Oil is still the world’s leading energy source, with growing demand, a fluctuating […]

  • Mexico’s oil pirates

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    Ongoing Mexican maritime insecurity. ‘Pirates’ Loot Oil Facilities in the Sonda de Campeche The bands of “Mexican pirates” venture up to 130 kilometres offshore to assault the marine platforms and the Pemex […]

  • US concern over Hambantota port

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    America’s influence isn’t what it used to be. Sri Lanka says no Chinese military base at port Sri Lanka rejected on Wednesday US claims that China might establish a forward […]

  • Esscom smuggling fix?

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    Move to reduce smuggling. Esscom commander supports move to lift ban on barter trade By Poliana Ronnie Sidom SANDAKAN: The state government’s decision to revive the barter trade with neighbouring countries […]

  • Pakistan quits CMF

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    Decision to leave the task force taken after US-led coalition limits fuel supplies, military sources tell Al Jazeera. Pakistan navy quits anti-piracy task force amid worsening US ties by Osama […]

  • Defusing the tension

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    Better links could help tackle other maritime issues. Closer naval links ‘can tackle South China Sea tensions’ By Richard Wood Strengthening Australia’s maritime cooperation with Indonesia would help both countries […]

  • ASEAN-China naval drills

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    PH Navy join ASEAN exercises. PH to deploy Bacolod City-class ship in ASEAN-China naval exercise By Priam Nepomuceno The Philippine Navy (PN) will likely deploy one of its two Bacolod […]

  • New asset for Iran Navy

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    More assets keep things simmering. ‘Konarak’ missile launcher warship joins Iran Army’s Naval fleet ‘Konarak’ missile launcher warship joined Iranian Army’s Naval fleet in order to strengthen and improve the […]

  • Big boost for UK defence sector

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    Boost for UK defence sector. New £1bn deal to support Navy operations will support over 700 British jobs for a decade, Defence Minister announces Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced […]

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