Industry Sector
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Pirates Attack Two Vessels in Asia
Bad start to the month. Pirates Attack Two Vessels in Asia By Wendy Laursen Two pirate attacks have been reported to the International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy Reporting Centre this month. On […]
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China Sends Three Warships to Gulf of Aden
New anti-piracy patrol heads to HRA. China Sends Three Warships to Gulf of Aden The fleet is equipped with two helicopters and has dozens of special operation soldiers and more […]
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Indian Navy evacuates citizens from Yemen
Deteriorating security situation ongoing. Naval ship reaches Yemen’s port Aden to rescue stranded Indians An Indian warship has entered Yemen’s port Aden, while two other warships and the IAF’s super […]
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IMO workshop tackles W. Africa piracy
18 countries attended maritime crime meeting. West, Central Africa Meet To Boost Regional Maritime Security Samson Echenim A regional workshop organised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), in cooperation with […]
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Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia
Another oil tanker targeted by the region’s pirates. Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia The IMB reports that an oil tanker was hijacked by armed pirates on April 1st, possibly the […]
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Migration crisis in the Med
Unified action required to end tragic deaths. Migration Crisis in the Mediterranean: A Contact Group is needed CHRISTIAN BUEGER The Mediterranean is in crisis. The flow of migrants trafficked illegally […]
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Illegal fishing to boost piracy?
Several dhows hijacked in recent weeks. Rise in illegal fishing threatens to revive Somali piracy BY DRAZEN JORGIC (Reuters) – A rise in illegal fishing off Somalia could spark a […]
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Nigerian piracy and Buhari
Will Niger Delta crime increase under new leader? Buhari victory offers mixed messages for Gulf of Guinea shipping Stephen Spark The election of General Muhammadu Buhari as President has raised […]
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Yemen crisis: Fighting intensifies in Aden
Key port city sees significant fighting. Yemen crisis: Fighting intensifies in Aden Fighting in the Yemeni city of Aden has intensified as Houthi rebels try to seize the key government […]
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Counterpiracy patrols: China out, Chile in
Chile to join EUNAVFOR. Counterpiracy patrols: China out, Chile in Stephen Spark As China announced it would be suspending its anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, the Chilean Ministry […]
