Offshore Installations
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Abu Sayyaf attacks continue
Aby Sayyaf attacks continue. Third Tug Attacked by Pirates in Sulu Sea On Friday, the towing vessel TB Henry was hijacked and four of her crewmembers kidnapped off of Lahad […]
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Calls to bar China from RIMPAC
The Obama administration should rescind the conditional invitation for the PLAN to join RIMPAC 2016. By Shirley Kan Rescind China’s Invitation to Join RIMPAC 2016 Before It’s Too Late Hawaii’s […]
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Hundreds die in Med
Another tragedy at sea. Hundreds dead after capsize, say survivors Hundreds of migrants drowned when their boat capsized in the Mediterranean, survivors have told the BBC – although there is […]
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Terrorists on the Ocean
How real is the risk of maritime terrorism? Terrorists on the Ocean: Sea Monsters in the 21st Century By CAPT Robert N. Hein, USN The call of the ocean has […]
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Sayyaf snatches 4 sailors
Third abduction in recent weeks. Sayyaf suspects snatch 4 sailors Francisco Tuyay AN Indonesian sailor was shot and wounded while four of his compatriots were abducted by suspected Abu Sayyaf […]
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Navy makes usual oil crime pledge
Navy issues regular “we’ll do our job” statement for no apparent reason. Nigerian Navy reiterates readiness to curb oil theft Lovelyn Okocha The Central Naval Command, (CNC) of the Nigerian […]
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Pirates cause insurance hike
Crew kidnaps see rate hike. High piracy attacks push up marine insurance rate Comfort Oseghale Due to increased piracy attacks in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Protection and Indemnity […]
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Call for greater security
The proposal follows an increase in kidnapping cases in the troubled waterways and criticism over Malaysia’s assets to tackle cross-border crime in the region. Malaysia calls for greater regional cooperation […]
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Nigeria’s Delta danger
The Delta is in danger of further violence. Nigeria: A violent Delta Force again By Rosie Collyer in Port Harcourt Early 2016 has been marked by an uptick in violent […]
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Indian Navy concerns
The Indian Navy, considered a vital instrument of diplomacy, power projection and essential for safeguarding the country’s manifold maritime interests, is suffering from serious time and cost overruns. At sea […]
