Governmental

  • AU discusses maritime crime

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    Meeting hosted in the Seychelles. African Union discusses maritime crime Stephen Spark Seychelles is hosting a meeting of African Union ministers to review lessons from the fight against piracy. The […]

  • New strategy for combating piracy

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    New Danish strategy to combat piracy. New strategy for combating piracy Denmark plays an essential role in protecting ships and seamen in the international seas around Africa The government has […]

  • The Truth About China’s Aircraft Carriers

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    The hype surrounding Chinese aircraft carriers disregards PLAN budget realities. The Truth About China’s Aircraft Carriers By Greg Austin According to public reports, China is building two aircraft carriers, with plans […]

  • CMF take part in Cutlass Express 2015

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    Multinational exercise organised by AFRICOM. CMF helps enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 In an effort to support East African and Indian Ocean nations […]

  • First Sea Lord visits Centre for Maritime Intelligent Systems

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    Cutting edge technology on display. First Sea Lord visits Centre for Maritime Intelligent Systems PRESS RELEASE The First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, has visited a facility in Portsmouth […]

  • Houthis want to control key strait

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    Key regional choke point. Houthis want to control key strait but it’s not that easy Amal Kandeel Attention is increasingly fixed on the Houthis’ advance in Yemen. Since last summer, […]

  • How Seychelles can help others tackle piracy

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    EU meeting looks at progress. Lessons learned – how Seychelles can help other African regions to tackle piracy By: Hajira Amla (Seychelles News Agency) – The experience gained by the […]

  • S. Korea sends anti-piracy troops to Gulf of Aden

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    Vessel protection teams head to Gulf. S. Korea sends anti-piracy troops to Gulf of Aden South Korea dispatched the 18th batch of troops to the Gulf of Aden on Monday […]

  • Bimco: Gulf of Guinea security advisory

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    Threat of piracy and kidnap increased. Bimco: Gulf of Guinea security advisory The purpose of this advisory is to highlight recent events in the region and reinforce guidance: Recent Events: […]

  • Strike closes Hariga oil port

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    Ongoing fighting in country shuts last terminal. Strike closes Hariga oil port, Libya’s last onshore export terminal BY AYMAN AL-WARFALLI (Reuters) – A strike by security guards has closed Libya’s […]

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