Governmental
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Singapore cracks down on illegal MGO
Illegal bunkering and fuel theft are ongoing problems. Illegal sale of marine gas oil: 58 arrested, 6 boats seized Tugboats modified with additional fuel tanks to facilitate the illicit transactions […]
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CG Commander inaugurates marsec course
Bahrain CG begins new specialist course. Coastguard Commander inaugurates Maritime security course The Coastguard Commander, Commodore Alaa Abdullah Seyadi, has inaugurated the Seventh Maritime Security Specialist Course as part of […]
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Italian marine to return home
Enrica Lexie trial faces further delays. India allows Italian marine to return home India’s Supreme Court has allowed one of the two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen […]
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Sri Lanka port deals and security fears
Chinese investment may unsettle some in region. Sri Lanka port deals may stoke security fears Teddy Ng in Beijing China is expected to shore up its maritime strength by securing […]
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Push for release of Indian hostages
Plight of Indian hostages raised by Supreme Court. SC directive to govt. on release of Indian sailors The Supreme Court has said combating piracy was imperative for successful world trade […]
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Port attack officer body returned
Suggestion that raiders attacked via the sea. Pak: Body of officer suspected to be involved in warship attack handed over Imtiaz Ahmad A day after Pakistan’s defence minister said some […]
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ECOWAS launching anti piracy zones
First zone to cover Nigeria, Benin and Togo. ECOWAS set to launch maritime zones to fight piracy The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is seeking to launch […]
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Boeing hands 5th P-8I aircraft to India
India adds another new aircraft to its maritime patrol roster. Boeing delivers fifth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India Boeing has delivered the fifth maritime patrol aircraft to India, on […]
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Dumping Trident would be dangerous
As independence vote looms, defence concerns are voiced. Former Sea Lord warns Scotland that dumping Trident would be ‘dangerous’ By Lynsey Bews Plans to remove Trident from an independent Scotland […]
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MSDF/NATO drills planned
Counter-piracy mission plans exercises. MSDF planning joint drill with NATO forces The head of Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force says he is trying to arrange the first joint exercise between MSDF […]
