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  • Med migrant rescues

    Thousands make crossing over weekend. Migrant boats: Thousands saved off Libyan coast over Easter Thousands of migrants have been saved from the sea near Libya during one of the busiest […]

  • Two Somali Pirates Shot Dead

    The identity of the naval forces was not released. Two Somali Pirates Shot Dead Voice of America reports that foreign naval forces have shot dead two Somali pirates in international […]

  • ASG leader killed

    Askali, terror group’s rising star, among six militants killed in clashes in Bohol resort town. Abu Sayyaf kidnapping mastermind shot dead Raul Dancel Security forces have killed Abu Sayyaf’s spokesman, […]

  • Crew held for nine days

    Al Kausar crew and vessel now free. Captain of Boat Seized by Somali Pirates Says Crew Held for 9 Days Harun Maruf The captain of an Indian boat hijacked by […]

  • Japan, US plan joint drills

    Message for China and North Korea. Japan, US plan joint drills in East China Sea Walter Sim Japanese and American navies are planning joint drills when United States warships arrive […]

  • Galmudug forces nab pirates

    Al Kausar crew still held by small number of pirates. Somali security forces capture 10 pirates Somali forces surrounded pirates holding hostages taken from an Indian ship and secured the […]

  • Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security

    Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security in 2016 By Dirk Steffen 2016 witnessed a marked increase in maritime security incidents over the previous year, irrespective of the counting standards. Denmark-based Risk […]

  • N. Korea anger at US Navy

    Sabres rattled in Korean peninsula. North Korea lashes out at US Navy strike group move North Korea has said it will defend itself “by powerful force of arms” in response […]

  • No joint patrols yet

    Joint patrols on hold. Again. Sulu-Sulawesi sea patrol pact signing put off SANDAKAN: The much-anticipated signing of the Trilateral Maritime Patrol of Sulu and Sulawesi seas agreement here on Tuesday […]

  • Hijacked dhow freed

    Galmudug forces free ship, but eight hostages in pirate hands. Somalia piracy: Indian ship freed but hijackers take crew Somali security forces have rescued an Indian cargo ship seized by […]