Maritime Crime
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IMO workshop tackles W. Africa piracy
18 countries attended maritime crime meeting. West, Central Africa Meet To Boost Regional Maritime Security Samson Echenim A regional workshop organised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), in cooperation with […]
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Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia
Another oil tanker targeted by the region’s pirates. Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia The IMB reports that an oil tanker was hijacked by armed pirates on April 1st, possibly the […]
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Illegal fishing to boost piracy?
Several dhows hijacked in recent weeks. Rise in illegal fishing threatens to revive Somali piracy BY DRAZEN JORGIC (Reuters) – A rise in illegal fishing off Somalia could spark a […]
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Nigerian piracy and Buhari
Will Niger Delta crime increase under new leader? Buhari victory offers mixed messages for Gulf of Guinea shipping Stephen Spark The election of General Muhammadu Buhari as President has raised […]
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Yemen crisis: Fighting intensifies in Aden
Key port city sees significant fighting. Yemen crisis: Fighting intensifies in Aden Fighting in the Yemeni city of Aden has intensified as Houthi rebels try to seize the key government […]
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Counterpiracy patrols: China out, Chile in
Chile to join EUNAVFOR. Counterpiracy patrols: China out, Chile in Stephen Spark As China announced it would be suspending its anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, the Chilean Ministry […]
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Iran claims victory in pirate attack
Claims attack lasted for “hours”. Navy Foils Attack on Iranian Tanker near Bab-el-Mandeb Strait Iranian naval forces rescued one of the country’s oil tankers from a pirate attack around the […]
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Planning for success
Exercise Obangame Express 2015 in full swing. Planning for success By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) David R. Krigbaum GULF OF GUINEA – Involving 23 countries and taking place […]
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Australian Ship Joins NATO Counter-Piracy Mission
HMAS Success joins Operation Ocean Shield. Australian Ship Joins NATO Counter-Piracy Mission INDIAN OCEAN – The Royal Australian Navy Oiler HMAS SUCCESS (OR 304) joined NATO’s counter-piracy Operation OCEAN SHIELD […]
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RI, Japan to launch forum on maritime security
Defence cooperation pact welcomed. RI, Japan to launch high-level forum on maritime security Japan and Indonesia agreed Monday to launch a high-level bilateral “maritime forum” to expand cooperation in ensuring […]
