Industry Sector
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Piracy precautions serious business on cruise ships
Anti-piracy measures, but no guns on Dutch flagged ship. Piracy precautions serious business on cruise ships By JANE ANN MORRISON Watching Tom Hanks in “Captain Phillips,” the real-life story of […]
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Saudi Arabia, Eritrea to boost Red Sea security
No information as to what form this will take. Saudi Arabia, Eritrea agree to boost Red Sea security Saudi Arabia and Eritrea have reached a security and military agreement on […]
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China, Russia to hold joint Mediterranean drills
Nine ships due to take part. China, Russia to hold first joint Mediterranean naval drills in May (Reuters) – China will hold joint naval drills with Russia in mid-May in […]
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Iran says ship seized over legal dispute
Latest reports state crew is safe and well. Maersk Tigris: Iran says ship seized over legal dispute The detention of a Danish cargo ship by the Iranian navy is linked […]
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Human smugglers offer discounts
CNN investigation throws up surprise. Human smugglers offer discounts for introductions to desperate migrants By Nick Paton Walsh Tripoli, Libya (CNN) Smugglers lure Arab and African migrants by offering discounts to get […]
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Indian Navy to commission new base
Response to threat from Pakistani maritime border. Navy to commission new base near Porbandar, named after Patel AHMEDABAD: In view of increased threat along maritime border with Pakistan, Navy will […]
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Japan considering joint U.S. air patrols
Moves to respond to assertive China. Japan considering joint U.S. air patrols in South China Sea – sources BY NOBUHIRO KUBO, TIM KELLY AND DAVID BRUNNSTROM (Reuters) – Japan’s military is […]
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New patrol ships for Tanzania
New ships to combat maritime crime. JK commissions two navy patrol ships to help in fighting piracy BY DAVID KISANGA President Jakaya Kikwete yesterday commissioned two patrol ships to boost […]
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Hostage recounts piracy ordeal
Ahiable was held with crew of MV Iceberg 1. Ears split, whipped and starved; Ahiable recounts ordeal with Somali pirates Whipped with electrical wires, denied food for several weeks, drinking […]
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Nigeria: Pirates Take Over Waterways
Attacks ongoing against locals, fishermen. Nigeria: Pirates Take Over Akwa Ibom Waterways By Chioma Onuegbu IWUOKPOM — FOR seven months running, sea bandits have been on the prowl in the […]
