Industry Sector
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Hijacked twice by pirates
Hijacked and abducted by Nigerian pirates and then Somali pirates. The man who was kidnapped by pirates – twice Kings Nehemiah Okoye, a Nigerian marine engineer, has been a seafarer […]
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Tugs face pirate danger at sea
Route takes tugs through high risk waters. Danger ahead for tugs as they head to Dubai TIM DONOGHUE They’re used to rough seas, but not to the sort of dangers […]
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IOR states go for patrol ships
Nations acquiring new vessels to counter piracy and other maritime crimes. Indian Ocean states place faith in patrol ships Stephen Spark Several Indian Ocean littoral states are acquiring maritime patrol […]
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Japan, ASEAN to boost antiterrorism
Japan, ASEAN to boost joint antiterrorism efforts NAYPYITAW (Jiji Press) — Leaders of Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Wednesday to enhance their cooperation in the fight […]
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Volvo race gets piracy all clear
Volvo Ocean Race: Fears over potential piracy quelled Abu Dhabi: Volvo Ocean Race’s seven-strong fleet — including Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing — are to sail from Cape Town to Abu […]
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ReCAAP piracy incidents in October
Small tanker hijackings continue to pose challenge in region. ReCAAP piracy incidents report in October 2014 George Joseph The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships […]
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Anti-piracy software begins testing
EU PMAR anti-piracy software begins testing The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a new anti-piracy software system that is currently being tested in two maritime operational centres […]
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Egypt: Navy ship attacked by gunmen
Suspected Islamists attack Egyptian Navy. Egypt: Navy ship attacked by gunmen in Mediterranean Gunmen have attacked an Egyptian navy ship in the Mediterranean Sea, state media say, leaving five servicemen […]
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Russia sends warships towards Australia
Sabre-rattling continues ahead of G20 meeting. Russia sends warships towards Australia before G20 meeting David Wroe Russia has sent a fleet of warships towards Australia in an apparent display of […]
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Chasing West Africa’s pirates
Piracy and maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea under the spotlight. Danger zone: Chasing West Africa’s pirates By Mary Harper Take a boat ride out from the Nigerian port […]
