Maritime Powers
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Maersk Tigris crew describe ordeal
Crew held under armed guard. Maersk Tigris crew describe ordeal after ship released by Iran Iran released the Marshal Island-flagged cargo ship Maersk Tigris on Thursday, with the ship having […]
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Joint China Sea patrols discussed
Ongoing hijacks of small tankers prompts move. Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia Joint Maritime Patrol in South China Sea By Aiswarya Lakshmi Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are in discussions to extend […]
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Expanded role for MSDF?
Wider role for Japan’s MSDF? Appointment of MSDF officer to anti-piracy command may signal expanded overseas missions The appointment of Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Rear Admiral Hiroshi Ito to head […]
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Vietnam reclaiming S. China Sea land
Work described as “significant”. Images show Vietnam reclaiming land in South China Sea (Reuters) – Newly released satellite images show Vietnam has carried out significant land reclamation at two sites […]
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Asean committed to maritime security
Information sharing and cooperation crucial. Asean committed to maritime security BY AUSTIN CAMOENS KUALA LUMPUR: Asean maritime enforcement agencies are committed to securing their waters despite the territorial dispute in the […]
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India to boost military presence in islands
Moves to counter China. India to slowly but steadily boost military presence in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rajat Pandit NEW DELHI: India is going ahead with its plan to crank […]
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US Navy meets Asian partners
Staff talks as maritime security discussed. 7th Fleet, Singaporean, Malaysian and Indonesian navies meet to enhance multilateral cooperation By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Karsten, U.S. Seventh Fleet Public […]
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US Warship Shooed Away by Iranian Destroyer
No word so far from US. US Warship Shooed Away by Iranian Destroyer in Gulf of Aden TEHRAN (FNA)- A US warship and military planes changed their direction as they […]
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China’s pirate patrol submarine too noisy
Type 091 sub poses no real threat to region – experts. China’s pirate patrol submarine is too noisy, say naval experts Minnie Chan China’s recent deployment of a nuclear submarine […]
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Japanese ship in Philippines for anti-piracy exercise
Joint exercise begins on Wednesday. Japanese ship in Philippines for anti-piracy exercise MANILA – A Japan Coast Guard (JCG) vessel docked at a Philippine port yesterday for a law enforcement […]
