Industry Sector
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Three Kidnapped off Nigerian Coast
Kidnapping on the rise in Nigeria. Three Kidnapped off Nigerian Coast French oil services company Bourbon Offshore confirmed on Monday that three Nigerian crew members have been kidnapped after one […]
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HMAS Success in NATO counter piracy operation
Australian ship joins Operation Ocean Shield. HMAS Success in NATO counter piracy operation Philip Smart Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Success has notched up a Navy first during its […]
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Drop in attacks sparked PMSC administration
DC now focusing on other areas. Drop in Somali pirate attacks sparked Drum Cussac administration A “rapid decline in the market demand”, in part brought about by a reduction in […]
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Submarine sighted near Stockholm was civilian boat
Claims alert was false alarm. Russian submarine sighted near Stockholm was civilian boat claims Swedish admiral By Umberto Bacchi A Swedish navy admiral has claimed that a suspected Russian submarine, which […]
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Yemen blockade takes hold
Saudi-led coalition has banned navigation in Yemeni waters. Yemen: Blockade of Ports Begins to Affect Shipping Activity A Saudi Arabia-backed blockade of ports in Yemen is starting to affect shipping […]
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US imposes restrictions on vessels from Libya
New conditions imposed over security fears. US imposes restrictions on vessels from Libya The United States Coast Guards (USCG) announced that it will impose new conditions of entry on ships […]
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Changing World Prompted Strategy Update
Emerging threats prompted update. Service Officials Note Changing World that Prompted Maritime Strategy Update By WILLIAM MATHEWS, Special Correspondent NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Much has changed in the world since […]
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Nigerian Navy foils pirate attack
Pirates attempt to hijack tanker at Lagos. Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Oil Vessel in Lagos Chiemelie Ezeobi Personnel of the Western Naval Command (WNC) of the Nigerian Navy at […]
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Chinese Subs in the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean becomes power backdrop. Chinese Nuclear Subs in the Indian Ocean An extended deployment has sent a powerful message to the Indian Navy. By P K Ghosh The deployment of […]
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Enhancing maritime security
Flag and IMO joint table top exercise. Enhancing maritime security A table top exercise on maritime security has taken place in Sao Vicente Island, Cabo Verde aimed at encouraging a […]