Industry Sector
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Gulf of Guinea: Pirate paradise
As Indian Ocean piracy diminishes, West Africa becomes focus. Gulf of Guinea: Africa’s new pirate paradise By: Valérie Leroux (AFP) – A year after vowing to banish buccaneers from their […]
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Seychelles, Japan in pirate transfer deal
Anti-piracy fight gains momentum as Japan and Seychelles sign exchange agreement By: John Lablache and Wanjohi Kabukuru A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Japan and Seychelles covering the conditions of transfer of suspected […]
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West African nations in security meet
ECOWAS nations discuss piracy and maritime security. Benin, Nigeria, Niger, Togo Meet to Protect Gulf of Guinea Bassey Inyang in Calabar Four countries comprising the ECOWAS Maritime Pilot Zone E; […]
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US to sell frigates to Taiwan
Sales will bolster Taiwanese security. Obama signs legislation to sell Navy frigates to Taiwan U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday signed into law a piece of legislation that authorizes the […]
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Enrica Lexie row deepens
Two years on, case still ongoing. Rattled Rome calls its ambassador home for ‘urgent consultations’ on Marines murder row The row between New Delhi and Rome over the Italian marine […]
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Somaliland seizes Yemeni, Egyptian vessels
Action taken against illegal fishing in Somaliland waters. Somaliland seizes Yemeni and Egyptian vessels Somaliland has seized more than 51 Yemeni boats and an Egyptian ship for fishing illegally in […]
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At least 30 dead in Libya oil attacks
Attacks forced port and terminal closures. 30 dead and 270 wounded from Libya Dawn’s forces in attack on oil ports By Libya Herald staff. Tripoli, 17 December 2014: As of […]
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Floating arsenals
How safe are floating armouries? Floating arsenals: The boats full of guns for hire against pirates The MNG Resolution may not immediately catch the eye but it is one of […]
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Saving Lives is Our Only Concern
Over 165,000 migrants reached Italian shores in 2014. Interview with Admiral Pettorino, Italian Coast Guard: “Saving Lives is Our Only Concern” By Flavio Di Giacomo For the men working in […]
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Britain Never Left Persian Gulf
New base, but Royal Navy have had presence for some time. Back in Bahrain? Britain Never Left Persian Gulf Peter Harris It was announced earlier this month that Britain would establish its […]
