Maritime Crime

  • China’s new carrier

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    New carrier planned by Navy. China defence: Work starts on second aircraft carrier China is building a second aircraft carrier – but this time made entirely from domestic technology, its […]

  • Why Nigeria must equip her navy

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    With the vast natural resources in Nigeria’s territorial waters as well as her Exclusive Economic Zone unmanned, the country daily loses several millions to illegal activities at sea, reports Precious […]

  • Iceberg 1 crew, three years on

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    Former MV Iceberg 1 hostages mark anniversary. Iceberg 1 crew, three years on 23 December will mark the third anniversary of the freeing of the hostages of the Iceberg 1. […]

  • People smugglers face jail

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    Indonesian prosecutors say crew whose boat was intercepted by Australian authorities should be convicted of people smuggling. Boat crew taking migrants to New Zealand could face eight years in jail […]

  • Iranians fight off pirates. Again.

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    As we predicted, the navy’s PR machine has rolled into action. Navy foils pirate attack on Iranian tanker Naval forces have successfully saved an Iranian-owned oil tanker from pirates in […]

  • The Strategist, the Lawyer and the S. China Sea

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    Understanding law and politics in contested waters. The Strategist, the Lawyer and the S. China Sea By Kerry Lynn Nankivell Readers of The Diplomat were recently afforded an exchange by […]

  • Pakistan to command CTF-151

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    CMF piracy task force gets new command. Pakistan assumes command of CTF 151 from Turkey On 21 December 2015 command of Combined Task Force 151 (CTF 151) passed from the Turkish […]

  • Nigerian pirates attack boats

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    Many passengers feared drowned following attack. Rivers: Many feared dead, as sea pirates attack 3 passenger boats From Tony John, Port Harcourt Unconfirmed number of people were killed yesterday, when […]

  • Somaliland CG boost

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    Coast Guard upgrades from OBP. Somaliland: Oceans Beyond Piracy Provides Funds to Upgrades SL Coast Guards Facilities By Goth Mohamed Goth The commander of Somaliland Coast Guards Admiral Mohamed Hussein […]

  • Iran, Oman hold joint drills

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    Drills cover rescue and relief operations. Iran, Oman to hold naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz Iran and Oman will hold naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz later […]

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