Law Enforcement
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Iran sends out pirate patrol
Anticipate more press releases celebrating glorious pirate battles… Navy’s 42nd flotilla off to free waters The 42nd flotilla of Iran Navy, comprising Alvand destroyer and Tonb logistic-combat warship, has been […]
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New fleet arrives in Gulf
Missions against ISIS continue. US beefs up naval presence in Arabian Gulf The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has entered the Arabian Gulf, joining the U.S. 5th Fleet to […]
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French, US navies in exercise
VBSS exercise for two navies. USS Mason, USS Roosevelt Works With French in Maritime Security Operations Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janweb Marcyn Lagazo The exercise allowed for members […]
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12 pirates found guilty
12 Somalis found guilty of attacking MSC Jasmine. EU Naval Force Welcomes Third Successful Conviction in 2016 of Armed Pirates who Terrorised Seafarers off the Coast of Somalia The European […]
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Delta militants threaten terminals
NDA issues another threat to oil companies. We will blow up all exporting terminals if FG fails to commence negotiations in two weeks – Niger Delta Militants By Seun Opejobi […]
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Argentina’s piracy woes
Insurance costs hitting shipping prices. Argentina seeks counter-piracy solutions Santiago Rivas, Buenos Aires The Argentine ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence have begun working on a contingency plan for counter-piracy […]
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China told to respect ruling
China has dismissed verdict. China should respect South China Sea ruling, says Philippines The Philippines has said China should respect an international tribunal’s rejection of its claims in the South […]
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Security Threats at U.S. Ports
Congressional Hearing Examines Security Threats at U.S. Ports. Port Security Director Testifies At Nuclear Smuggling Risks Hearing The threat of terrorist smuggling at U.S. ports appears to be increasing. Mechanisms […]
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Bigger ships, bigger guns
But Somali pirates had no trouble hijacking oil tankers… Jakarta suggests bigger vessels, guards onboard to stop Abu Sayyaf attacks By Vincent Wee Among the solutions the Indonesian government is […]
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CG boss heads to Somalia
Will help create an effective Somali Coast Guard. Coast Guard Boss to Head EU Mission in Somalia The Director of the Irish Coast Guard is set to leave his post […]