Maritime Powers
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Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Buildup
Russia is ambitiously pursuing its State Armaments Procurement Program. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Buildup [By LT Alex Schneider] A Neglected Black Sea Fleet Since the collapse of the Soviet Union […]
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MARAD Yemen advisory
Threat to merchant shipping from Houthi rebels in Hodeidah area. MARAD advisory warns of Yemen risks to U.S.-flag ships MARCH 28, 2017 — The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued an […]
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Ivory Coast drops alert
Obangame Express prompted increase in security. Ivory Coast rescinds port security measures, attack threat unfounded Ivory Coast rescinded an order on Sunday to increase security at its two main ports […]
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Hostage rescued from ASG
Army says militants were pressured to free kidnapped engineer after non-stop four-day military operation. Philippines: Tugboat engineer rescued from Abu Sayyaf By Roy Ramos The chief engineer of a tugboat […]
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Iran responds to harassment claim
Tensions continue to rise in Gulf. Iran responds to US Hormuz Strait ‘harassment’ claims Laura Mackenzie Foreign Correspondent ABU DHABI // The Iranian military has denied that its vessels acted […]
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ASG hostages freed
Men were rescued on Jolo island in the southern Philippines on Sunday. Philippines Rescues Three Malaysians Held Hostage by Abu Sayyaf MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine troops have rescued three Malaysians […]
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200 migrants feared drowned
This week has seen a huge increase in migrant crossings. More than 200 migrants feared drowned in Mediterranean More than 200 migrants are feared dead in a boat sinking off […]
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No air patrols for SAAF
No patrols over Mozambique Channel. Minister confirms 35 Squadron grounded Written by Kim Helfrich The SA Air Force (SAAF) is currently not able to perform any maritime patrol taskings because […]
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ASG kidnaps crew
Philippine militants take two captive, hours after troops rescue two MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine militants took two crew captive from a cargo ship on Thursday, only hours after soldiers rescued […]
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IRGC Navy harass carrier
IRGC Navy up to their usual tricks… Iran ‘harassed’ US aircraft carrier in Strait of Hormuz Laura Mackenzie ABOARD THE USS GEORGE HW BUSH // A US aircraft carrier was […]
