Geopolitics
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Ukraine accused of piracy
The aggressive actions of Ukrainian maritime border guards in international waters represent the risk of seizure of Russian vessels, a source said. Russia accuses Ukraine of “piracy,” threatens to deploy […]
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ECOWAS equipment boost
Move should boost security during a period of increased piracy. Germany gives maritime security equipment to assist ECOWAS Germany has handed over maritime security equipment to the Multi-national Maritime Coordination […]
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Ghana kidnap response
Kidnap of crew prompts move. South Korea deploys anti-piracy warship after hijack of fishing boat off Ghana South Korea has deployed a naval vessel from its regional anti-piracy effort to help […]
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NIMASA pushes back
Questions raised over deal with Israeli firm. NIMASA debunks bribery allegation By: Oluwakemi Dauda The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has faulted claims of bribery in a maritime security […]
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Crew kidnap off Ghana
Pirates raid Ghanaian vessel in Keta; take 3 Korean nationals hostage Suspected Nigerian pirates have raided a Ghanaian-owned fishing vessel off the coast of Keta in the Volta Region of […]
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PH CG gets new MRRVs
New assets will certainly help. PH Coast Guard commissions 2 more ships from Japan to boost maritime security REICELENE JOY N. IGNACIO THE Philippine Coast Guard commissioned two new multi-role […]
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FV hijacked off Ghana?
Risk Intelligence cautioned that the incident may be a fishing dispute, rather than piracy. Pirates Allegedly Hijacked Ghanaian Fishing Vessel A Ghanaian fishing vessel is reported to have been hijacked […]
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Keeping pirates at bay
Experts say the Gulf of Guinea has become hotspot for maritime piracy Keeping pirates at bay: On board with the Canadian navy off the coast of Nigeria Anna Cunningham The […]
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Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Patrols
The 50th iteration of the interaction offered a glimpse into an aspect of the bilateral relationship. Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Patrols Highlight Defense Ties By Prashanth Parameswaran Last week, Vietnam and Cambodia held […]
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Piracy prosecution training
Exercises hone skills. Piracy prosecution training in Seychelles While pirate attacks have all but become a forgotten issue off the African east coast, the follow-up as far as successful prosecution of […]
