Maritime Crime
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Tebbut kidnapping back in news
Secret MI6 document suggests British government failed to communicate a threat and later ignored an unjust conviction. Exclusive: UK under pressure over Kenya kidnapping Clayton Swisher, Will Jordan A secret […]
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US Navy and transnational crime
Piracy, human trafficking, drug and gun running under spotlight. US 7th Fleet commander discusses ‘Transnational Crime’ at Maritime Security Symposium Story by Petty Officer 1st Class U.S. 7th Fleet Public […]
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Angola calls for stronger marsec laws
Need for legal framework in region. Foreign Minister Calls for Greater Criminalization of Illegal Acts At Sea Luanda — The minister of Foreign Affairs, Goerges Chikoti, advocated greater adoption by […]
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Seven Asean, US navies participate in SEACAT
Information sharing crucial to maritime security. Seven Asean, US navies participate in tracking exercise Liaison Officers (LNO) representing seven navies from Southeast Asia and United States – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, […]
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BMP4 High Risk Area Revision
Dryad issues its thoughts on the revised HRA plan. BMP4 High Risk Area Revision – Pragmatic Decision or Dangerous Gamble? Today’s announcement on the geographical reduction of the BMP4 High […]
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There’s more to Somali fishing than piracy
Somaliland quietly going about its business. There’s more to Somali fishing than piracy By Kim Yi Dionne Thanks to “Black Hawk Down” and “Captain Phillips,” Hollywood has permanently etched into […]
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Italians lied about pirate ransoms
Leaked document shows Italy made up story about 2012 rescue of Bruno Pelizzari and Debbie Calitz to hide ransom payment. Italian intelligence lied about hostage rescue to hide ransom payment […]
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Army Chief commends NIMASA
The more things change, the more they stay the same… Army Chief commends NIMASA for combating piracy The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has commended the management of […]
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CMF Intercepts Drug Haul
Another big score for the CMF. Combined Maritime Forces Intercept Drug Haul Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne, working for the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in the Middle East successfully intercepted […]
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Egypt’s latest assault ships
Can Egypt deploy its new vessels? Egypt’s Acquisition of the Mistral Amphibious Assault Ship: An Operational Analysis Introduction The protracted “What happens to France’s two unwanted Mistrals”saga has seemingly drawn […]