Maritime Crime
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Migrant death investigation
Investigation into migrant deaths. Italy probes deaths of 26 Nigerian women from migrant boats Italian prosecutors are investigating the deaths of 26 Nigerian women – most of them teenagers – […]
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India ups patrols
Maritime threats and China seen as reasons behind move. Navy steps up patrolling of Indian Ocean Region Dinakar Peri The Indian Navy is broadening its patrol areas in the Indian […]
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Nigeria’s pricey waters
It’s not just pirates who are coining it in. Piracy – Foreign Shipping Firms Pay N14 Billion to Escort Vessels in Nigeria By Yusuf Babalola Lagos — Due to the […]
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India offers intel sharing
Moves to increase domain awareness welcomed. India offers to share real-time maritime data Dinakar Peri India has made an offer to share intelligence of maritime movements in the Indian Ocean […]
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New CO for CMF
New CO takes over an active part of the world. Turkey Hands Over to Bahrain in CTF 151 Change of Command Ceremony The Turkish Navy handed over command of Combined […]
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Missiles in the Med
Proliferation of weapons causes concern. The Missile Threat In The Mediterranean: Implications For European Security – Analysis By Elcano Royal Institute The proliferation of missiles and rockets has steadily grown in […]
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Seven bodies found off Libya
Sudden surge in migrant crossing attempts. Seven bodies found in migrant boat off Libya ROME (Reuters) – The bodies of seven migrants were discovered on Wednesday in a boat adrift […]
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China eyes build up
Regional concerns over potential military build up. Asia starts to worry as China aims for ‘world-class army’ Ludovic Ehret BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s pledge to build a “world-class army” […]
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MARAD Nigeria alert
MARAD issues alert for US ships. Piracy attacks: US warns ships over Nigerian waters By Godwin Oritse The United States of America, through its Maritime Administration, has published the latest […]
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Oil theft clamp down
HOSTCON vows to tackle pipeline vandals By Festus Ahon NATIONAL chairman of Host Communities of Nigeria, HOSTCON, Chief Mike Emuh, has vowed to tackle pipeline vandals, saying their activities can […]
