Industry Sector
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Are OPVs the solution?
Acquisition of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) by African states has attracted significant attention. Are offshore patrol vessels the solution to Africa’s maritime threats? Contributor: James Fahey The acquisition of Offshore […]
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Chinese Task Group visits Cape Town
Three Chinese naval vessels arrived in Cape Town on Tuesday. Chinese Navy Escort Task Group visits Cape Town Three vessels comprising the 16th Escort Task Group of the Chinese Navy arrived […]
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Africa’s Maritime Domain
Unstable and fragile political regimes compound the problems. Africa’s Maritime Domain: Can the Regional States Ensure a Stable Regime in the Indian Ocean Region? by P.V. Rao The unstable and […]
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Satellites Critical to Maritime Security
Illegal activities at sea often go unnoticed. Satellites Seen As Critical to Maritime Security By Christina Munnell Illegal activities at sea often go unnoticed because international authorities cannot keep a […]
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Seafarer charity helped Albedo escape
UNODC and MPHRP worked together to free hostages. Seafarer charity helped Albedo escape A seafarer charity played a leading role in the successful escape of 11 seafarers held by Somali […]
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Counter-Piracy Op Changes Command
Ocean Shield Commander hands over reins to Royal Danish Navy Commodore. Counter-Piracy Op Changes Command Rear-Admiral (ESP N) Eugenio Diaz Del Rio, Commander Standing NATO Maritime Group TWO (SNMG2), handed […]
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S.E. Asia pirates on the prowl
A spate of daring high-seas attacks off Southeast Asia is stoking fears Southeast Asia pirates on the prowl KUALA LUMPUR – A spate of daring high-seas attacks off Southeast Asia is […]
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Unwanted cargo sees pirates abort
A group of pirates abandoned their plan to hijack a ship Pirates abort attack due to ‘unwanted’ cargo Crystal Chan A group of pirates abandoned their plan to hijack a […]
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Iran to Train Tanzanian Navy Officers
Iranian Ambassador announces Tehran to train Tanzanian navy Envoy: Iran to Train Tanzanian Navy Officers Iranian Ambassador to Darussalam Mehdi Aqajafari announced that Tehran has pick up [sic] to train Tanzanian […]
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With discoveries come new threats
Concerns that Mozambique’s gas bounty could attract the wrong kind of attention. With discoveries in Mozambique, come new threats BY JINTY JACKSON MOZAMBIQUE’S natural gas bounty, coupled with the country’ […]