Maritime Powers
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PLAN continue convoy ops
Not really in doubt, given huge investment in new Djibouti base. China to continue escort missions in Gulf of Aden, Somalia China will continue to participate in escort missions in […]
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Exercise Highcrest wraps
Maritime security and counter-terror exercise a success. Exercise Highcrest: Maritime, land-based agencies keep ‘terrorists’ from reaching shore By Elizabeth Neo SINGAPORE: For the first time, land-based operations featured in a large-scale […]
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US to boost presence
US boost for regional security. US Navy intends to increase presence in Asia-Pacific, says Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen Adrian Lim SINGAPORE – The US Navy intends to increase its […]
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EUNAVFOR trains CG
Clan and militia fighting in Galmadug could see pirate gangs slip back in to region. ESPS Rayo welcomes Galmadug Coast Guard Operation Atalanta sailors have been working alongside the Galmadug […]
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ASG kidnap alert
Further threats to shipping in region. BIMCO notice: ASG planned kidnapping in Sabah waters and coastal areas Philippine intel revealed that Sulu-based ASG is planning to conduct kidnapping in Sabah […]
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Belt & Braces for Sulu
Warning of fresh kidnap attempts. After naval patrols, Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines launch air surveillance ops over Sulu Sea Trinna Leong SUBANG – Malaysia launched trilateral air patrol operations with […]
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Paracel storm
USS Chafee takes a tour of the Paracels… U.S. warship sails near islands Beijing claims in South China Sea – U.S. officials WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed […]
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US nuclear sub commissioned
The U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine was commissioned on October 7. US Navy Commissions New Nuclear Attack Submarine By Franz-Stefan Gady The U.S. Navy commissioned the Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS Washington (SSN-787), the 14th […]
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UN bans 4 ships
Move described as unprecedented. UN bans 4 ships from global ports for violating N Korea sanctions The United Nations has banned four ships from visiting any global port, after they […]
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Libya sinks tanker
Ship accused of fuel smuggling. Libyan Coast Guard Shells and Sinks Product Tanker On Friday, the Libyan coastguard shelled and sank the product tanker Goeast off Abu Kammash, Libya, near the border with […]
