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  • Contact Group on Piracy off Somalia Meets

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    Meeting coincides with Dubai anti-piracy event. Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia Meets in Dubai The United States joined over 80 countries, international organizations, and companies in […]

  • Anti-piracy group sets up family fund

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    Fund will assist those affected by piracy. Anti-piracy group sets target for family fund Ramola Talwar Badam DUBAI // A piracy survivor family fund to provide social, medical and psychological […]

  • Pirate Ransom Negotiations

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    Study examines hostage negotiation and ransom payments to pirates.  Pirate Ransom Negotiations: Resolving the Paradoxes of Extortionate Transactions with Somali Pirates William A. Donohue (Michigan State University), Franziska Pugh (Michigan […]

  • UAE: tackle root causes of piracy

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    UAE hosting anti-piracy conference this week. UAE keen on tackling root causes of piracy: Abdullah Building local capacity is key to rooting out piracy off Somali coast, Foreign Minister says […]

  • China May Risk Region Instability

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    Territorial disputes could spark bigger concerns. China May Risk Region Instability: Indonesia Army Chief By Andrea Tan China must not use its “great force” to create regional instability, Indonesian military chief […]

  • NATO trains Somali port police

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    Efforts continue in regional capacity building. NATO counter-piracy forces conduct Maritime Law Enforcement training of Somali policemen SOMALI BASIN – Last week, Task Force 508 of NATO’s counter-piracy Operation OCEAN SHIELD […]

  • More hijacking incidents in S.E. Asia

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    New incidents raise the total number of ships hijacked to 16 since April. More hijacking incidents in S.E. Asia Although there has been little in the way of official confirmation, […]

  • NIMASA Tightens Security for Oil Rigs

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    Despite some gains, piracy is still a major issue for the country.  Nigeria: NIMASA Tightens Security for Oil Rigs, Nation’s Waters By Eugene Agha Lagos — The Nigerian Maritime Administration […]

  • Royal Navy’s latest frigate

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    New engine technology will ensure stealthy running. A Warship So Quiet, It Sneaks Up On Submarines The British Royal Navy may be the world’s most storied sea power. Its fleet […]

  • US seeks closer ties with Indonesia

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    Moves to enhance overall maritime security.  US seeks to improve maritime cooperation with Indonesia Apriadi Gunawan The US government has expressed interest in improving maritime cooperation with the government following the […]

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