Maritime Powers

  • HMS Bulwark rescues over 400 migrants

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    Rescue operating ongoing. HMS Bulwark rescues over 400 migrants HMS Bulwark is conducting its largest tasking to date as part of the coordinated response to the migrant crisis in the […]

  • China’s offshore military depots

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    Evacuation from Yemen adds impetus to plans to set up presence in strategic ports abroad. China sets sights on offshore military depots: analysts Minnie Chan China is expected to set […]

  • US calls on Iranian ship to dock in Djibouti

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    Tensions continue to rise in region. U.S. calls on Iran to direct Yemen-bound cargo ship to Djibouti WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday called on Iran to direct […]

  • High seas crime squeeze

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    Time for a maritime law rethink? We need a ‘high seas squeeze’ on transnational criminals Rob McLaughlin and David Connery The law can hinder law enforcement at sea. This situation […]

  • U.S. Navy to Keep Eye on Strait of Hormuz

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    NAVCENT will monitor situation. U.S. Navy to Keep Eye on Strait of Hormuz By JOHN C. MARCARIO, Special Correspondent ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy will continue to monitor vessel […]

  • China-Russia drills in Med show shifting strategies

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    First joint exercises in Med underway.  China-Russia drills in Med show shifting strategies By Jonathan Marcus, Diplomatic correspondent The Russian and Chinese navies have begun their first joint exercises in […]

  • HMAS Newcastle On Middle East Patrols

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    Ship’s fifth deployment. HMAS Newcastle On Middle East Patrols Posted by Eric Haun Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Newcastle has arrived in the Middle East Region and has commenced her […]

  • Libya rejects EU military plans

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    EU under fire. Mediterranean migrants: Libya rejects EU military plans Libya has criticised EU proposals to authorise the use of force against people smugglers taking migrants across the Mediterranean to […]

  • Piracy in Asia on the rise

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    Figures make for stark reading. Piracy in Asia on the rise Hoe Pei Shan They come armed with guns, sometimes machetes and even swords, holding ship crews hostage while stealing […]

  • China plans Djibouti base?

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    China continue push into IOR. China declines to confirm or deny Djibouti base plan BEIJING: China declined to confirm or deny a report that it was in talks for a military base […]

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