Maritime Crime
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A splash of bravado
EUNAVFOR’s Med mission. A splash of bravado WHEN the European Union’s foreign and defence ministers vowed, on May 18th, to deploy their navies against north African people-smugglers, they clearly meant to […]
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Myanmar rescues migrants
200 Bengalis rescued. Myanmar navy carries out first rescue of migrant boat: official Myanmar’s navy has carried out its first rescue of a migrant boat, bringing 208 people to shore, […]
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HRAS becomes registered charity
Human Rights at Sea becomes a Registered Charity PRESS RELEASE London 21 May 2015. Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) is very pleased to be able to announce that it has become […]
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Iran aid ship reaches Djibouti
UN inspection of cargo due. Iran aid ship reaches Djibouti waters, waits to enter port: activist By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) – An Iranian aid ship has reached the outskirts of […]
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China, Russia conclude Med drills
Joint Sea 2015 concludes. China and Russia Conclude Naval Drill in Mediterranean The joint Sino-Russian maritime exercise included live-fire drills, underway replenishment and escort operations. By Franz-Stefan Gady Russia and China […]
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Royal Thai Navy: Where to, post-coup
The future for Thailand’s navy. The Royal Thai Navy: Where to, post-coup Guest Post by Paul Pryce With a coup d’état in May 2014 and the appointment of General Prayut Chan-o-cha as Prime […]
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Nigeria: Crew kidnappings continue
No media coverage for abductions. Nigeria: Crew kidnappings continue While Nigeria’s Joint Task Force congratulates itself in the media for capturing a number of vessels involved in oil theft (but […]
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Asia migrants: Malaysia orders search
Malaysia to search for migrants. Asia migrants: Malaysia orders search and rescue for boats Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has said his country will conduct search and rescue missions for […]
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Iran to allow UN aid ship inspection
Iranian ship heading to Djibouti. Iran to allow UN inspection of Yemen aid ship Iran will allow the United Nations to inspect a Yemen-bound aid ship at the regional U.N. hub […]
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Spanish air force accumulate 7,000 hours
Air surveillance crucial to Operation Atalanta. Spanish aircraft accumulate 7 000 flight hours with Operation Atalanta Written by Guy Martin The Spanish air force’s anti-piracy detachment deployed in Djibouti as […]
