Maritime Crime
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New toys for Iran’s Navy
Iran continues to renew aging fleet. Iranian Navy To Get New Missile-launching Ships, Submarine Iran is building fourth missile-launching Peykan-class warship for the naval forces in Caspian Sea, local media […]
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Philippines thwarts attack
Incident occurs week after Abu Sayyaf Group beheads crewman. Philippine Forces Thwart Pirate Attack On Tuesday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard foiled an attempted pirate attack on the cargo vessel […]
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Securing Nigeria’s Maritime Domain
Securing Nigeria’s Maritime Domain In a bid to secure the nation’s maritime domain, the Nigerian Navy recently participated in the seventh Operation Obangame Express held in the Gulf of Guinea, writes […]
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Two Somali Pirates Shot Dead
The identity of the naval forces was not released. Two Somali Pirates Shot Dead Voice of America reports that foreign naval forces have shot dead two Somali pirates in international […]
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ASG leader killed
Askali, terror group’s rising star, among six militants killed in clashes in Bohol resort town. Abu Sayyaf kidnapping mastermind shot dead Raul Dancel Security forces have killed Abu Sayyaf’s spokesman, […]
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Crew held for nine days
Al Kausar crew and vessel now free. Captain of Boat Seized by Somali Pirates Says Crew Held for 9 Days Harun Maruf The captain of an Indian boat hijacked by […]
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Galmudug forces nab pirates
Al Kausar crew still held by small number of pirates. Somali security forces capture 10 pirates Somali forces surrounded pirates holding hostages taken from an Indian ship and secured the […]
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Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security
Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security in 2016 By Dirk Steffen 2016 witnessed a marked increase in maritime security incidents over the previous year, irrespective of the counting standards. Denmark-based Risk […]
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N. Korea anger at US Navy
Sabres rattled in Korean peninsula. North Korea lashes out at US Navy strike group move North Korea has said it will defend itself “by powerful force of arms” in response […]
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No joint patrols yet
Joint patrols on hold. Again. Sulu-Sulawesi sea patrol pact signing put off SANDAKAN: The much-anticipated signing of the Trilateral Maritime Patrol of Sulu and Sulawesi seas agreement here on Tuesday […]
