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  • Pirates killed, hijacked vessel freed

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    Overnight reports suggest crew may have killed pirates. Pirates killed, hijacked vessel freed Confusing reports emerged from Somalia late on Sunday November 29th which suggest that the Iranian dhow hijacked […]

  • Cybercrime and shipping: the facts

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    Concerns shipping still dragging its feet on cyber risk. Cybercrime and shipping: the facts Does the industry have the tools to combat this rising scourge? Peter Armstrong, executive director – […]

  • Key Threats to Maritime Supply Chains

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    Sebastian Villyn, Maritime Security Analyst at Control Risks, explains the importance of understanding the wide range of threats in the maritime environment and their potential impact on international supply chains. […]

  • Envoy expresses piracy concerns

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    Hijacking of Iranian dhow and attack on Thai longliner cause concern. UN Envoy for Somalia expresses concerns over recent rise in piracy acts BY WARKA The Special Representative of the […]

  • Nigeria: massive theft from oil pipe

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    Oil theft still the bane of Nigeria. Thieves steal $250m of Nigerian oil from one pipeline Thieves have stolen nearly $250m (£165m) of oil from a single pipeline this year, […]

  • China, NATO Hold Anti-Piracy Drills

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    Exercises mark historic first for NATO and PLA Navy. China, NATO Hold First Joint Anti-Piracy Drills in Gulf of Aden Chinese and NATO naval forces held joint anti-piracy drills in the […]

  • AGMS controversy continues

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    Vessel authorized to carry 100 guns and 60,000 rounds had as many as 816 guns and over 200,000 rounds. Sri Lanka’s coalition govt in deep water over arms ship scandal […]

  • China in Djibouti talks

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    China’s foothold in region to expand. China military in talks for logistics ‘facilities’ in Djibouti China’s military is in talks with the Horn of Africa country Djibouti to build logistics […]

  • Indo Navy warning for S. China Sea

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    Suggests Indonesian Navy needs to remain alert in case of “spillover”. Navy Warns of Potential Conflicts in South China Sea The condition in South China Sea is heating up and […]

  • Nigeria, armed guards and red tape

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    Risk Intelligence updates its advice for using armed guards in West Africa. Use of Nigerian Navy for private security remains subject to severe restrictions Nigeria The current practice of using […]

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