Maritime Crime
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USS McFaul completes live-fire exercise
US Navy drills to improve battle readiness. USS McFaul completes live-fire exercise during COMPTUEX The US Navy’s guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) has successfully completed a live-fire exercise as […]
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China, US holding joint drill
Joint drills to improve military ties. China, US holding joint drill in South China China and the United States started a joint drill on Monday on humanitarian assistance and disaster […]
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Kidnapped crew not kidnapped…
Investigation into cargo theft underway. Kidnap of MV Equinox Crew a Hoax – Vessel Owners The actual owners of MV EQUINOX, a vessel whose Captain and Engineer were reportedly kidnapped […]
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Nigerian Navy nabs oil thieves
Ongoing campaign against maritime crime. OIL THEFT: Navy Nabs 14 Suspects In Akwa Ibom Bernard Tolani Dada The Nigerian Navy says it has arrested 14 suspected oil thieves, including two […]
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Indonesia strengthens surveillance fleet
Four new ships to bolster anti-piracy and fishing surveillance. Indonesia strengthens surveillance fleet to combat illegal fishing The Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry plans to strengthen its surveillance capacity to […]
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Portsmouth welcomes PLA Navy
3 PLA Navy ships dock in UK. Portsmouth welcomes Chinese warships for week-long visit by ELLIE PILMOOR THREE Chinese ships were welcomed into Portsmouth to see relationships strengthen between China […]
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Indonesia’s war on IUU fishing
Sinking illegal boats continues. Indonesia committed towards eradicating illegal fishing Indonesia remains committed to completely eradicating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities in its territorial waters. IUU fishing respects […]
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Compromise in South China Sea?
Examining China’s regional approach. Beijing leaves little room for compromise in South China Sea Linda Jakobson’s recent report, China’s Unpredictable Maritime Security Actors, is an important contribution for China watchers, especially […]
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Maritime crime in Bangladesh
ReCAAP report highlights issues in Bangladesh. Piracy along national coast doubled in 2014 Piracy and armed robbery along Bangladesh’s coasts, especially near sea and river ports, have doubled, raising the […]
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Maritime Challenges in the Indian Ocean
Challenges for the year ahead. Maritime Challenges in the Indian Ocean Guest Post by Vijay Sakhuja What could be the trend lines for 2015 in the Indian Ocean? A quick […]
