Maritime Crime

  • Egypt on high alert

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    Major concerns that terrorists will attempt to strike. Egypt on high alert ahead of ‘new Suez Canal’ opening ceremony Egyptian authorities have announced a state of maximum alert in preparation […]

  • Libya claims attack on two vessels

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    Attacks remain unconfirmed. Libya claims attack on two vessels Libya’s internationally-recognised government has claimed its warplanes have sunk one vessel and attacked another close to the coast of Benghazi. An […]

  • IMB, ReCAAP reports issued

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    Reported bodies reveal Q1 statistics. IMB & ReCAAP ISC Release 2015 Half-Yearly Reports on Piracy & Armed Robbery At Sea In a rare case of coincidence, both IMB and ReCAAP […]

  • Nigeria: Ex-militant’s deal remains intact

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    NIMASA deny rumour that deal was cancelled. Tompolo’s Arrangement With Buhari’s Govt Remain Intact – NIMASA Nigeria – NIMASA has rubbished reports that the federal government has broken off its relationship […]

  • Jamaica strengthens trafficking laws

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    Country located in the corridor between the main drug-producing and drug-consuming countries. Bill to strengthen fight against illegal drug trade tabled KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – The Maritime Drug Trafficking (Suppression) […]

  • China protests Philippine ship plan

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    China continues S. China Sea push. China protests at Philippine repair of military ship in South China Sea China has urged the Philippines to remove a ship which serves as […]

  • 2,700 migrants rescued at sea near Libya

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    Rescues took place 35m off Libya. Some 2,700 migrants rescued at sea near Libya: Italy coast guard ROME (Reuters) – Around 2,700 migrants were rescued from 13 boats near the coast […]

  • New patrol boats for Kenyan Navy

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    New craft to boost security. Kenyan Navy to get six US-made patrol boats Written by Oscar Nkala The US Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking to acquire six 4.7 metre-long […]

  • ReCAAP: 18% rise in maritime crime

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    106 reported incidents in the first half of 2015. ReCAAP ISC posts 18% rise of incidents in 1H15 Titus Zheng Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy organisation ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) has […]

  • PMSCs illegally moving weapons

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    Concerns raised in Malaysia. Security firms ferrying arms illegally in M’sian waters Maritime security contractors are ferrying weapons and ammunition on board foreign vessels in Malaysian waters without prior approval, […]

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