Maritime Crime
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The Maritime Terrorism Threat
Concerns Daesh-affiliated groups could move into IOR. Maritime terrorism an emerging threat Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday pitched for closer co-operation among countries of the region to combat […]
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India, Pakistan to meet?
Good news for region if talks occur. India, Pakistan to hold maritime meet Sources stated that India may host the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency next month for a meeting focused […]
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MARAD Yemen advisory
Threat to merchant shipping from Houthi rebels in Hodeidah area. MARAD advisory warns of Yemen risks to U.S.-flag ships MARCH 28, 2017 — The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued an […]
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Ivory Coast drops alert
Obangame Express prompted increase in security. Ivory Coast rescinds port security measures, attack threat unfounded Ivory Coast rescinded an order on Sunday to increase security at its two main ports […]
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Hostage rescued from ASG
Army says militants were pressured to free kidnapped engineer after non-stop four-day military operation. Philippines: Tugboat engineer rescued from Abu Sayyaf By Roy Ramos The chief engineer of a tugboat […]
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NIMASA partners up to fight piracy
The usual monthly statement… NIMASA partners Navy, Air Force to fight oil theft, piracy Posted By: Oluwakemi Dauda To fight oil thieves and pirates on our territorial waters, the Nigerian […]
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ASG hostages freed
Men were rescued on Jolo island in the southern Philippines on Sunday. Philippines Rescues Three Malaysians Held Hostage by Abu Sayyaf MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine troops have rescued three Malaysians […]
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Pirates release dhow
Pirates release hijacked dhow On March 24th, UKMTO reported that pirates had hijacked a Somali fishing vessel, Casayr II No.30, off Eyl, Puntland, with the intent to use it as […]
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Avant Garde skipper bailed
Captain was in charge of floating armoury. Ukrainian captain of MV Avant-Garde granted bail A Sri Lankan court Thursday granted bail to the Ukrainian Captain of the MV Avant Garde […]
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No air patrols for SAAF
No patrols over Mozambique Channel. Minister confirms 35 Squadron grounded Written by Kim Helfrich The SA Air Force (SAAF) is currently not able to perform any maritime patrol taskings because […]
