Maritime Crime
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Spain lauds Nigerian anti-piracy efforts
Plaudits come in a week of kidnappings and strike action by maritime unions. Spanish envoy to Navy: you’ve conquered piracy The Nigerian Navy (NN) yesterday received accolades from the government […]
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New attack craft for Seychelles
Boost for security for Seychelles Coast Guard. Navy to hand over second Fast Attack Craft to Seychelles on Friday New Delhi: Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan will on Friday hand over […]
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Freed sailors to get bravery award
MT Asphalt Venture crew to be honoured. Freed sailors to get bravery award today V Narayan MUMBAI: Wednesday saw the seven Indian sailors recently freed from the captivity of Somali […]
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Indian port on terror alert
Threat deemed credible enough for Navy to move ships. Kolkata port on high alert after terror threat Security forces in Kolkata are on high alert following a central intelligence warning […]
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MPHRP Provides Hostage Counselling
MPHRP Provides Counselling for Asphalt Venture Crew The released Asphalt Venture seafarers enjoyed their first night reunited with their families at a Mumbai Hotel. The following day the seafarers were […]
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Nigerian Navy adopts new strategies
New approaches to maritime threats required. Navy to Adopt New Strategies against Maritime Security Threats The Nigerian Navy is set to adopt strategies to reduce to the threats to maritime […]
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Batam marine HQ opens despite opposition
New base will hopefully fight piracy in region. Batam marine HQ opens despite opposition After being in limbo for some time reportedly due to opposition by Singapore, the Marine Corps’ […]
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Libya closes Benghazi port
Libya closes Benghazi port amid fighting with militants The major Libyan commercial port of Benghazi has been closed due to ongoing fighting between Islamist militants and pro-government forces struggling to […]
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Iran Dispatches New Naval Fleet
We await reports of battles with pirates. Iran Dispatches New Naval Fleet to High Seas The Iranian Navy’s 32nd fleet of warships departed for the Gulf of Aden in a […]
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Navy debunks piracy claims
Despite multiple kidnappings in the last 10 days, Navy denies increase. Navy debunks claims of increasing piracy in Nigeria The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday debunked claims that piracy and kidnapping […]
