Law Enforcement
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80% of Pirates Freed
Fewer than one in every five suspects picked up around the Horn of Africa over the past four years have been prosecuted for piracy-related offences. The figures place doubt on […]
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Another pirate group defeated by EUNAVFOR
On the morning of 7 April, French Navy frigate ACONIT was heading towards a position in the north of the Horn of Africa to join with Spanish frigate INFANTA ELENA, […]
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French Navy Falcon 50M relieved by maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2
Deployed since 15 March to take part in the fight against piracy, a Falcon 50M from the French Navy has left the operation and been relieved by a maritime patrol […]
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Captain case to go to Crown Court
A ship’s captain charged with being under the influence of alcohol could face as two-year sentence as his case has been sent to Crown Court. Miroslaw Pozniak, 55, was at […]
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UN Protection
Asian shipowners to lobby global shipping industry for support on proposal to deploy UN troops on merchant vessels to combat pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. […]
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CISF Protection
India’s Central Industrial Security Force is considering a proposal to deploy armed guards onboard Indian merchant vessels Indian Merchant Ships May Get CISF Protection Against Somali Pirates Amid rising concerns […]
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Somali ‘pirates’ in court
ABU DHABI // Ten Somali men accused of piracy who were caught in a special forces raid that freed the hijacked UAE ship MV Arrilah appeared in court yesterday. Special […]
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Italy warns India about detentions
ROME (AP) – Italy warned India on Wednesday that it was creating a “dangerous” precedent by detaining two Italian marines who were on an anti-piracy mission when they allegedly killed […]
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Nigerian Waterways Security Controversy
The decision of the federal government to hand over the security of Nigerian waterways to a concessionaire is facing stiff opposition from stakeholders. The recent federal government decision to concession […]
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New anti-terror equipment
MANILA, March 5 (PIA) — With two new utility boats and now, new anti-terror equipment, the Philippine Coast Guard sees a stronger maritime security. Philippine Coast Guard chief Vice Admiral […]
