Industry Sector
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Ten arrested after dramatic rescue
Ten people have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in people smuggling after a sea rescue in the English Channel early this morning. Ten arrested after dramatic rescue in […]
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EU Naval Force Cooperation With Tanzanian Navy
Between 30–31 May 2013, the crew from French Navy frigate FS Guépratte conducted cooperation activities with the Tanzanian Navy for EUNAFOR whilst alongside at Dar-es-Salaam. EU Naval Force Helps To […]
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US gives Nigeria 90-day ultimatum
The United States Government, through its Embassy in Lagos, has cautioned the Federal Government to improve on its ports security system within 90 days or face the stoppage of sail […]
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‘Island Warriors’ splash
Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, executed water-training exercises with amphibious assault vehicles in Kaneohe Bay near the Pacific War Memorial, June 4, 2013. ‘Island Warriors’ splash, […]
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Chinese leader joins Obama for summit
President Obama spoke of “areas of tension” and mentioned their rivalry in the Pacific, North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, and cyber espionage. Chinese leader Xi Jinping joins Obama for summit Chinese […]
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The Rise of Narco Submarines
In the Caribbean, U.S. authorities have in the past year found that semi-submersible and fully submersible vessels are the narco-terrorists’ transportation method of choice. Drug Interdiction: The Rise of Terror […]
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BALTOPS 2013 kick-off
The largest annual multi-national maritime exercise in the Baltic Sea started today, in Ronne, Denmark, and Ventspils, Latvia. Exercise BALTOPS is now in its 41st year. Ten countries gather for […]
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HMS Edinburgh decommissioned
The last of the Royal Navy’s Type 42 destroyers has been decommissioned in Portsmouth. HMS Edinburgh’s white ensign has been lowered for the final time. Royal Navy warship HMS Edinburgh decommissioned […]
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Somali al-Shabab leader captured
The head of the Islamist militant group linked to piracy, al-Shabab, in Somalia’s north-eastern region of Puntland has been captured, an official told the BBC. Somali al-Shabab leader Abdikafi Mohamed […]
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India-Australia Naval Cooperation
AUSTRALIA and India will stage joint naval exercises as they enhance their growing defence relationship. The format hasn’t yet been decided, but Defence Minister Stephen Smith says it will be a […]