Industry Sector
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Israeli Visit
An Indian Navy group comprising four vessels deployed in the Mediterranean Sea visited the Israeli port of Haifa last week, as the two countries celebrate 20 years of diplomatic ties […]
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Child Pirates Returned to Somalia
Two Somali children aged 12 and 11, arrested by Seychelles police with 12 others on suspicion of piracy in January, have been returned to Somalia Captured child pirates sent back […]
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Reflagging Confirmed
Tanzania said a shipping agent based in Dubai had reflagged 36 Iranian oil tankers with the Tanzanian flag without the country’s knowledge and approval. Tanzania confirms it re-flagged 36 Iran […]
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Reflagging Denied
A Dubai company has denied raising the Tanzanian flag on 36 Iranian oil tankers and container ships – a move that might violate international trade sanctions. Firm says it did […]
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Appeal Adjourned
An appeal by 10 pirates sentenced to life in prison for hijacking the UAE ship MV Arillah has been adjourned after the defence team did not show up. Pirates’ appeal […]
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Rio Bound
Amazonas, the first of three BAE Systems built Ocean Patrol Vessels being delivered the Brazilian Navy, has departed the UK for Rio de Janeiro after her crew completed a rigorous […]
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Prius of the Seas
A.P. Maersk-Moeller A/S’s planned fleet of the world’s largest container vessels will be as groundbreaking for their shape as their size. Due in 2013, Maersk’s New 18k TEU Containerships will […]
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Huge Losses
The resurgence of pirate attacks in African waters is now a subject of serious concern to African states and the international community. Oil industry loses $1bn The resurgence of pirate […]
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Pirates Convicted
EU Naval Force Welcomes Prosecution of 7 Somali Pirates Convicted of Attacking French Fishing Vessel. On Tuesday 7 August 2012 seven Somali men were found guilty by a Kenyan court […]
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Heavy Security
Florida’s waterways will be under heavy patrol during the Republican National Convention, around 30 law enforcement agencies are preparing for the largest maritime security event in Tampa’s history. Armed Boat Patrols […]
