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  • ASG hostages freed

    Men were rescued on Jolo island in the southern Philippines on Sunday. Philippines Rescues Three Malaysians Held Hostage by Abu Sayyaf MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine troops have rescued three Malaysians […]

  • Pirates release dhow

    Pirates release hijacked dhow On March 24th, UKMTO reported that pirates had hijacked a Somali fishing vessel, Casayr II No.30, off Eyl, Puntland, with the intent to use it as […]

  • Avant Garde skipper bailed

    Captain was in charge of floating armoury. Ukrainian captain of MV Avant-Garde granted bail A Sri Lankan court Thursday granted bail to the Ukrainian Captain of the MV Avant Garde […]

  • 200 migrants feared drowned

    This week has seen a huge increase in migrant crossings. More than 200 migrants feared drowned in Mediterranean More than 200 migrants are feared dead in a boat sinking off […]

  • No air patrols for SAAF

    No patrols over Mozambique Channel. Minister confirms 35 Squadron grounded Written by Kim Helfrich The SA Air Force (SAAF) is currently not able to perform any maritime patrol taskings because […]

  • ASG kidnaps crew

    Philippine militants take two captive, hours after troops rescue two MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine militants took two crew captive from a cargo ship on Thursday, only hours after soldiers rescued […]

  • IRGC Navy harass carrier

    IRGC Navy up to their usual tricks… Iran ‘harassed’ US aircraft carrier in Strait of Hormuz Laura Mackenzie ABOARD THE USS GEORGE HW BUSH // A US aircraft carrier was […]

  • Yemen maritime risk

    Attacks against ships and maritime insecurity. Yemen war threatens to spill into international arena as maritime risks grow Taimur Khan ABU DHABI // As the war in Yemen enters its […]

  • Libya, oil and Haftar

    Haftar’s forces took back control of Ras Lanuf and Es Sider. Why Libya Oil Revival Hinges on Fate of Two Ports Libya’s ability to reclaim its role as a reliable […]

  • Libya CG corrupt?

    NGOs raise concerns. Libyan Coast Guard Faces Allegations of Corruption Italian coast guard officials report that maritime migration is increasing on the Libya-to-Europe route, driven by deteriorating living conditions on […]