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  • Twelve Suspect Pirates Apprehended

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    Following a merchant vessel’s successful repulsion of an attack from a group of men armed with RPGs, EUNAVFOR and Nato work together to apprehend suspects. EU Naval Force French Frigate […]

  • GPS gadgets to help Tamil fishermen

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    Following attacks on fishermen, allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy, GPS equipment is being fitted on boats to help them navigate the Sri Lanka, India border. GPS gadgets on boats […]

  • British Private Navy Wage War on Pirates

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    A UK fleet created by a group of businessmen is seeking out pirates in the Indian Ocean. Its armed vessels include a 10,000-tonne mother ship and high-speed armoured patrol boats. […]

  • UK’s defence capabilities diminished ‘to a perilous degree’

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    Defence cuts are creating gaps in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force and new investment is needed instead, three former senior officers warn. ‘Security of UK diminished to […]

  • Japan protests over China ships

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    Japan has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest against the presence of government ships in waters around the disputed islands known as Senkaku or Diaoyu. Japan protests over China ships […]

  • Navy Capability Boost

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    Italy adds it’s name to the growing list of countries willing to help equip the Philippine Navy with suitable vessels to assist it with upgrade plans. More countries willing to help […]

  • There is Anarchy in the Maritime Sector

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    The Nigerian Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy has raised the alarm over “anarchy in the maritime sector”, caused by a lack of synergy. By Tokunbo Adedoja Anyanwu: There […]

  • Amatola to resume anti-piracy patrols

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    South Africa will send a Valour Class frigate to the Mozambique Channel at the end of January as part of its commitment to the African integrated maritime security strategy. Written […]

  • Italian marines return to India

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    The Italian marines awaiting trial for the murder of  Indian fishermen they mistook for pirates have set off back for India following Christmas in Italy. Italian marines suspected of murder […]

  • Japan sends envoy to soothe ties with South Korea

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    In an attempt to soothe diplomatic relations following a prolonged row over disputed islands, Japan has sent an envoy to meet the South Korean president-elect. Japan sends envoy to soothe […]

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