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JTF denies bombing
Militancy threat in election year. JTF denies ‘bombing’ of oil facility in Bayelsa A Niger Delta militant group known as Koluama Seven Brothers has reportedly carried out a “warning” strike […]
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Russia, Iran plan drills
Closer ties will not please the US. Iran, Russia to hold naval drills TEHRAN – Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Sunday that Iran and Russia plan to […]
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Pirates free hostages
Reports suggest all crew freed. Two Ukrainian sailors-piracy hostages released in Nigeria to arrive to Ukraine on Saturday – FM Two Ukrainian being piracy hostages in Nigeria and released are […]
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USN transit upsets China
Freedom of navigation still disputed. U.S. Navy ship sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade talks with Beijing BEIJING (Reuters) – A U.S. guided-missile destroyer sailed near disputed islands […]
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Crew kidnap off Benin
Not a good start to 2019 in the Gulf of Guinea. Pirates Kidnap Crewmembers from MSC Container Ship MSC has confirmed a successful pirate attack on the sub-Panamax container ship MSC […]
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Cargo spill in N. Sea
Clean up underway. MSC Zoe: Islands hit as 270 containers fall off ship Extensive debris has washed up on islands off the Dutch north coast after some 270 containers including […]
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RN deployed to Channel
Critics claim move is entirely political. Royal Navy sent ‘to prevent migrant crossings’ in Channel A Royal Navy patrol ship has been sent to the English Channel to deter migrant […]
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Pakistan boosts frigate fleet
Pakistani Navy had previously confirmed that four such ships had been ordered. Chinese-made warship to double Pakistan Navy’s combat power By Abhishek G Bhaya China is building a “most advanced” […]
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Ukraine fires on smugglers
Ukraine has taken new measures to increase its maritime security capabilities. Ukrainian Gunboat Fires Shots to Halt Suspected Smugglers On New Year’s Eve, the Ukrainian gunboat Pryluky intercepted a suspected smuggling vessel […]
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Fishing deal irks Somaliland
Fishing rights war of words heats up. Somaliland and Somalia Could Go to Sea War in 2019 Fears are rife that Somaliland and Somalia could go to war in early […]
