Maritime Crime
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ECOWAS must eradicate piracy
NIMASA to float new offices in Warri, Port Harcourt, Onne ‘ECOWAS must eradicate piracy to enhance economic growth’ The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has charged member states […]
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Denmark quits anti-piracy op
NATO’s Operation Ocean Shield due to end later this year. Denmark pulling out of the fight against Somali pirates Danish warships and patrols have been helping NATO keep Somali pirates […]
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Dangers of the BAM
The ongoing hazards to shipping off Yemen. Dangerous Waters in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb By James Pothecary Introduction On 25 October 2016, the Spanish-flagged merchant tanker Galicia Spirit came under fire […]
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New bases for Iran Navy
News will delight regional neighbours… Iran Starts Construction of 3 Naval Bases Along Southeastern Coast Iran is developing its naval capacities on its southeastern coastal strip of Makran, Iranian Navy […]
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SAA was cleared
Twist in the tale. Navy, NIMASA, NPA okayed our anchorage – Ocean Marine By Godfrey Bivbere CONTRARY to claims by officials of the Nigeria Navy, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety […]
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More crew kidnapped
Abu Sayyaf Group continue attacks. Philippines tries to intercept bandits as more Indonesians snatched at sea Masked gunmen kidnapped two Indonesian fishermen in waters off eastern Malaysia and military units […]
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Royal Navy low on warships
Further blow for Royal Navy Royal Navy ‘woefully low’ on warships Britain’s defences are at risk amid uncertainty over plans to replace the “woefully low” number of Royal Navy warships, […]
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China, Pakistan joint exercise
Gwadar port security a focus for exercise. Navies of Pakistan, China begin their fourth joint exercise SHAZIA HASAN KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy (PN) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy […]
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Nations unite against Abu Sayyaf group
More vague promises of joint action. Nations unite against Abu Sayyaf group Margareth S. Aritonang Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed to initiate joint army training to advance efforts to secure […]
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Somali pirates still a threat
Concerns that piracy could return off Somalia. Piracy still a threat off Somali coast despite successes: UN official The threat of piracy off the coast of Somalia looms large despite […]
