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Illegal fishing prompts concerns
Illegal fishing was cited by many Somalis as the initial cause of piracy. Somalia: Dozen foreign trawlers arrive Bosaso Port amid concerns of marine exploitation BOSASO, Puntland- Foreign fishing trawlers […]
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ASG linked to kidnap
News surprises nobody… Philippines: Abu Sayyaf ‘likely’ behind Vietnam freighter attack MANILA (AFP) – Filipino Islamic militants were likely behind an attack on a Vietnamese cargo ship in which one […]
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7 jailed for migrant drownings
Men get long jail terms. Seven jailed for migrant drownings An Italian court has sentenced seven African migrants to a total of more than 120 years in prison for the […]
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Houthi attack used drone
US admiral fears Yemen civil war widening into the Red Sea New Houthi weapon emerges: a drone boat By: Christopher P. Cavas ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Houthi boat that […]
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1 dead, 7 kidnapped
Abu Sayyaf Group suspected to be behind attack. Crewman of Vietnamese ship killed off PH, 7 others abducted Carmela Fonbuena MANILA, Philippines – A crew member of a Vietnamese ship […]
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USN in South China Sea
China and US rattle sabres. South China Sea: US carrier group begins ‘routine’ patrols US aircraft carrier the USS Carl Vinson has started what it calls “routine operations” in the […]
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PMSCs earn SL $20 million
Avant Garde’s loss is Sri Lanka’s gain. Sri Lanka Navy earns over US$ 20 million from OBST Operations Sri Lanka Navy said it has earned the over US$ 20 million […]
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Pirates Hold Sailors Hostage
Men were actually being held by Tanzania for illegal fishing. Pirates Hold Sailors Hostage Eight Iranian seafarers have been released by Somali pirates after nearly nine months of being held […]
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PLAN drills in S. China Sea
Sending a message to the US… China’s new PLA Navy battleships to conduct far-sea training exercise The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLA Navy) three new battleships have set sail […]
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MMEA boosts recruits
Piracy and armed robbery still causing concern. MMEA To Recruit 5,000 Volunteers By March The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) targets to recruit 5,000 people for its Malaysia Maritime Volunteer […]