Industry Sector
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Previously hijacked vessel sinks
The Bitu Gulf, previously named the Asphalt Venture, sank yesterday in the South China Sea 42.6nm southeast of Phan Rang (Vietnam) after taking on water. Previously hijacked vessel sinks The Bitu Gulf, […]
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USS Nautilus: A record-breaking sub
The USS Nautilus was the first “true” submarine as it did not need to be refuelled and could remain submerged for months. So what was it like living on it? […]
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HMCS Toronto interdicts heroin shipment off Tanzania
Combined Maritime Forces ship Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Toronto has seized approximately 280kg of high-grade heroin off the coast of Tanzania, close to Zanzibar Island. HMCS Toronto interdicts heroin shipment […]
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Apprehension Of Suspects
On Saturday 18 January 2014, the EU Naval Force flagship FS Siroco along with Japanese assets released the crew of a suspected pirate mother-ship Dhow. First Pirate Attack In 2014 In […]
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Somali Pirates First Attack of 2014
Dryad Maritime Intelligence have today confirmed the first piracy attack of 2014 which saw an audacious attack launched by Somali pirates south of Salalah in the late hours of 17th […]
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Who is right on UK defence capability?
David Cameron has moved swiftly to counter the criticisms of the former US Defence Secretary Robert Gates, insisting that Britain is still “a first-class player” in defence terms. Who is […]
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Indonesia condemns Australian navy
Australia has apologised to Indonesia, saying its navy vessels “inadvertently” made incursions into its waters during operations to stop asylum seekers. Indonesia condemns Australian navy waters violations Indonesia has condemned Australian […]
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Two fishermen found dead
Two fishermen have been found dead on a boat in Whitby harbour. A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said their deaths were “unexplained but not suspicious”. Two fishermen found dead on […]
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Cuts mean ‘no US partnership’
Cuts to the UK’s armed forces will limit the country’s ability to be a major player on the world stage, a former US defence secretary has warned. Military cuts mean […]
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Exercise On Board WFP Ship
The Serbian forces took over AVPD counter piracy duties from Lithuanian forces on 1 December 2013 and will be embarked in MV Caroline Scan for four months. Serbian Forces Maintain […]
