Maritime Crime
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Indian fishermen attacked by pirates
Sri Lankans allegedly responsible for attack. 7 Tamil Nadu fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by alleged sea pirates Nagapattinam: Seven fishermen from Nagapattinam have been injured in a mid-sea attack allegedly […]
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Nigeria: pirate attacks cripple fishing
Pirates and foreigners blamed. How Pirate Attacks Cripple Fish Trawling Business in Nigeria By Godfrey Bivbere Foreigners have been accused of deliberately collapsing the local fish trawling business and illegally […]
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Iran in Gulf of Aden to combat pirates
Dismisses suggestions they’ve been asked to leave Gulf of Aden. Iran in Gulf of Aden to combat pirates: Sayyari Iran’s Navy Commander said on Saturday that Iran’s presence in the […]
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Fishing boat seized off Libyan coast recaptured
Fears vessel had been hijacked. Sicilian fishing boat seized off Libyan coast is recaptured The Italian navy has taken back control of a Sicilian fishing boat that was seized by […]
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Italian navy takes control of seized boat
Seized boat now under naval control. Italian navy takes control of fishing boat seized by armed men Vessel with seven crew members had been seized off coast of Libya and […]
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Philippines piracy down 50%
No hijackings but maritime crime still a problem. Maritime piracy down by half, Coast Guard says Alden M. Monzon MARITIME piracy in the Philippines dropped by 50 percent compared with […]
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Migrants killed in religious clash on boat
Tragic development at sea. Migrants killed in ‘religious clash’ on Mediterranean boat Italian police say they have arrested 15 Muslim migrants after they allegedly threw 12 Christians overboard following a […]
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Lower oil prices increased piracy
Idle tankers provided greater opportunity for piracy. Impact of Lower Oil Prices: Increased Piracy in Regional Waters – Analysis Lower oil and gas prices have led to tankers being anchored […]
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Sea Pirates Attack Vessels, Abduct Crew
Pirate attacks undeterred by naval presence. Sea Pirates Attack Vessels, Abduct Three Crew Members In Rivers Collins Barasimeye Despite the Federal Government’s efforts in deploying 30 gunboats to patrol and police […]
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Robust Response Needed To Counter Maritime Drug Trafficking
Indian Ocean key smuggling route. More Robust Response Needed From International Community To Counter Maritime Drug Trafficking The Indian Ocean could become a haven for criminal activity, the 13th Crime […]
