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Iran escorts 1,745 cargo ships
Navy continues anti-piracy patrol and escort duties. 1,745 Iranian Cargo Ships Escorted by Iranian Warships in Int’l Waters Commander of the Iranian Navy’s 32nd flotilla of warships Captain Seyed Hossein […]
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IOR states go for patrol ships
Nations acquiring new vessels to counter piracy and other maritime crimes. Indian Ocean states place faith in patrol ships Stephen Spark Several Indian Ocean littoral states are acquiring maritime patrol […]
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Japan, ASEAN to boost antiterrorism
Japan, ASEAN to boost joint antiterrorism efforts NAYPYITAW (Jiji Press) — Leaders of Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Wednesday to enhance their cooperation in the fight […]
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ReCAAP piracy incidents in October
Small tanker hijackings continue to pose challenge in region. ReCAAP piracy incidents report in October 2014 George Joseph The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships […]
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Anti-piracy software begins testing
EU PMAR anti-piracy software begins testing The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a new anti-piracy software system that is currently being tested in two maritime operational centres […]
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Egypt: Navy ship attacked by gunmen
Suspected Islamists attack Egyptian Navy. Egypt: Navy ship attacked by gunmen in Mediterranean Gunmen have attacked an Egyptian navy ship in the Mediterranean Sea, state media say, leaving five servicemen […]
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Russia sends warships towards Australia
Sabre-rattling continues ahead of G20 meeting. Russia sends warships towards Australia before G20 meeting David Wroe Russia has sent a fleet of warships towards Australia in an apparent display of […]
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Chasing West Africa’s pirates
Piracy and maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea under the spotlight. Danger zone: Chasing West Africa’s pirates By Mary Harper Take a boat ride out from the Nigerian port […]
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UN renews anti-piracy plans
UN pledges to continue fight against Somali pirates. Security Council Renews Action to Fight Piracy off Somali Coast, Calling for Deployment of Vessels, Arms, Military Aircraft Expressing continued grave concern […]
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Pirates Attempt to Hijack Israeli Ship
Incident has not yet been confirmed by reporting agencies. Pirates Attempt to Hijack Israeli Cargo Ship At Sea Pirates attempted to board freighter sailing off coast of Somalia, but were […]
