Offshore Installations
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RSN turns 50
A geopolitical birthday for the navy. At 50, the Republic of Singapore Navy plays a more critical role than ever By BARRY DESKER Singapore’s economic success has been due largely […]
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New patrols boats for Delta
Oil theft, armed robbery still rife in creeks. Nigerian Navy takes delivery of eight riverine patrol boats Written by Oscar Nkala The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of eight new […]
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IMB notes piracy increase
IMB notes increase in piracy. Maritime piracy report sees first Somali hijackings after five-year lull Pirates and armed robbers attacked 43 ships and captured 58 seafarers in the first quarter […]
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Vigilance: the piracy antidote
Complacency is always a cause for concern. Somali piracy uptick a result of lowered vigilance Pirate networks responsible for the original Somali piracy crisis have sustained themselves through small-scale attacks […]
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K&R insurance spikes
Ongoing attacks see increased coverage demands. Feature: Piracy spikes shipowners’ demand for kidnap and ransom insurance There is a marked increase in shipowners opting for kidnap and ransom insurance across […]
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Crew kidnap on the rise
Crew kidnap overtakes cargo theft. Armed attacks on ships in West African waters rise – report BY JOE BAVIER Armed attacks on ships in West African waters nearly doubled in […]
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Joint SE Asia patrols…
Don’t hold your breath. Hisham: Joint Sulu Sea patrols are on KOTA KINABALU: The anticipated Malaysia-Philippines-Indonesia joint security patrols in the Sulu Sea will begin in May, says Datuk Seri […]
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India holds Sagar Kavach drill
Exercise to deal with asymmetric threat emanating from the sea. Coastal security exercise held off Kerala coast Over a 100 ships and patrol crafts of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast […]
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Indo-Philippine maritime talks
Hope that talks will lead to clamp down on Abu Sayyaf terrorists. Indonesia-Philippines talks to fortify new trade route Tama Salim President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is expected to try and […]
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Nigeria versus the pirates
Bold pledge from President. Buhari pledges to rid Nigerian waters of pirates Oladeinde Olawoyin President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian government to rid the nation’s waters […]
