Maritime Crime
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Libya drug seizure
Drugs find in port. Custom authorities seize 8 tons of cannabis in port of Misurata Customs Authority in Misurata seized Sunday two containers packed with about 8 tons of cannabis […]
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Naval Dome innovates
Further innovation from cyber firm. Naval Dome introduces new dashboard for optimum cyber monitoring Maritime security specialist Naval Dome has come up with an innovative approach to managing the cyber […]
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JTF denies bombing
Militancy threat in election year. JTF denies ‘bombing’ of oil facility in Bayelsa A Niger Delta militant group known as Koluama Seven Brothers has reportedly carried out a “warning” strike […]
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Pirates free hostages
Reports suggest all crew freed. Two Ukrainian sailors-piracy hostages released in Nigeria to arrive to Ukraine on Saturday – FM Two Ukrainian being piracy hostages in Nigeria and released are […]
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Crew kidnap off Benin
Not a good start to 2019 in the Gulf of Guinea. Pirates Kidnap Crewmembers from MSC Container Ship MSC has confirmed a successful pirate attack on the sub-Panamax container ship MSC […]
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Pakistan boosts frigate fleet
Pakistani Navy had previously confirmed that four such ships had been ordered. Chinese-made warship to double Pakistan Navy’s combat power By Abhishek G Bhaya China is building a “most advanced” […]
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Ukraine fires on smugglers
Ukraine has taken new measures to increase its maritime security capabilities. Ukrainian Gunboat Fires Shots to Halt Suspected Smugglers On New Year’s Eve, the Ukrainian gunboat Pryluky intercepted a suspected smuggling vessel […]
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Fishing deal irks Somaliland
Fishing rights war of words heats up. Somaliland and Somalia Could Go to Sea War in 2019 Fears are rife that Somaliland and Somalia could go to war in early […]
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USN in Gulf drug seizure
Another drug seizure in region. Chung-Hoon Seizes Drugs in Gulf of Aden Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan Kellums Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG 3) The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon […]
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China’s piracy patrols
PLA Navy has done some sums. China Celebrates Growing Naval Capabilities China has highlighted its anti-piracy efforts over the past 10 years, noting its naval fleets have escorted 3,400 foreign […]
