Industry Sector
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Multi-national counter-piracy exercise
The Republic of Korea Ship (ROKS) Kang Gam Chan carried out training exercises with the Federal German Ship (FGS) Hessen on 26 February, the first counter-piracy exercise between the two […]
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Libya threatens to bomb tanker
Libya’s prime minister has threatened to bomb a North Korean-flagged tanker if it tries to export oil from a rebel-controlled port. Libya threatens to bomb North Korea-flagged tanker Libya’s prime […]
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Blockaded ship
This week, the crew say, Russian divers have been beneath the ship. Their own divers went down today to ensure there was nothing clinging to the hull. Ukraine crisis: Tense […]
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On board blockaded Ukrainian ship
A military stand-off has been taking place in the Crimean port of Sevastopol with sailors from the Ukrainian navy being prevented from leaving their ships by Russian forces. Ukraine crisis: […]
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Should Crimea be leased to Russia?
Is there a commercial solution to the crisis in Ukraine? Lord Owen, the former foreign secretary who has advised Russian businesses interests for some time, thinks there may be. Should Crimea […]
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Pakistan maritime authorities visit
A delegation from Combined Task Force 150, led by Commodore Daryl Bates, Royal Australian Navy, recently completed a second series of meetings with senior leaders of key maritime agencies during […]
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Serbian Detachment Completes Protection Of WFP
A recent Operation Atalanta medal parade held in Djibouti marked the end of the Serbian Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachments tenure with the EU Naval Force. Serbian Detachment Completes Protection Of […]
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“Avoiding temptation at Sea”
The recent deaths of two security operatives on board the Maersk Alabama highlighted an acute concern amongst the Shipping community: the threat of substance abuse. “Avoiding temptation at Sea” By […]
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CMF welcomes FS Jean Bart to the mission
The French Ship (FS) Jean Bart has joined the Combined Maritime Forces to help promote security, stability and prosperity across almost 2.5 million square miles of international waters. CMF welcomes […]
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US urges N Korea restraint
The US has urged North Korea to exercise restraint after reports it fired two short-range missiles into the sea off its east coast. US urges N Korea restraint after two […]
