Offshore Installations
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Merchant Raiders
Merchant ships as offensive weapons platforms. Return of the Clandestine Merchant Raider? Since before recorded history, merchant vessels have been adapted for offensive purposes by navies, pirates, and privateers to […]
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Ex-hostage lawsuit dismissed
Captain was kidnapped by Nigerian pirates in 2013. Lawsuit by ship captain kidnapped by pirates dismissed By Bridget Mire A federal lawsuit a Houston ship captain filed last year against his […]
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Tanker used by hijackers found
Suspects detained by Indonesian authorities. Vessel used to siphon crude oil from MT Joaquim seized by Indonesia KUALA LUMPUR: A tanker, believed to have been used by pirates to siphon […]
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Call for SE Asia PMSCs
Territorial nature of waters causes legal issues. MIMA: Hire private security to prevent pirate attacks Bernard Cheah KUALA LUMPUR: The Maritime Institute of Malaysia has called on shipping companies to […]
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Step up sea patrols to combat hijacking
ReCAAP call for more patrols, surveillance. Step up sea patrols to combat hijacking, says watchdog PETALING JAYA: The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in […]
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Defending the W. Philippine Sea
Navy aims for a stable, productive and constructive relationship with all stakeholders. New Navy chief vows to defend West Philippine Sea By Jaime Laude MANILA, Philippines – Newly installed Philippine […]
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Joaquim first Malacca hijack this year
First incident in Malacca Strait, says FM. ‘MT Jaoquim’ the first reported hijacking in Malaysian waters this year, says Anifah By: Akmal Hakim Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman says […]
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Indian Navy Role in Yemen
India’s IOR consolidation. Indian Navy Role in Yemen and Beyond Highlights Range of Objectives India is increasingly using its naval assets to support global peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. Yet, as […]
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Punish pirates sternly to ensure safe shipping
Investigation into latest tanker hijacking is ongoing. Liow: Punish pirates sternly to ensure safe shipping BY BEH YUEN HUI BENTONG: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has called for stern […]
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First Chinese base in Indian Ocean
China’s push into the West. Becoming a Maritime Power? – The First Chinese Base in the Indian Ocean Guest post for Chinese Military Strategy Week by Xunchao Zhang In May 2015, it […]
