Tag: counter piracy
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U.S. to base Coast Guard cutters in western Pacific in response to China
By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. national security adviser said on Friday the U.S Coast Guard was basing Enhanced Response Cutters in the western Pacific for maritime security […]
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Brazilian State of Amazonas Receives R $3.5m in Equipment to Counter Piracy and Narcotics Trafficking
February 19: Local media reports that Amazonas State has received R $3.5m (approx. $785,000 USD) in security equipment to counter growing trends of piracy and narcotics trafficking in the region. […]
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18 Countries Participate in Maritime Security Training – IMO
February 18: IMO’s ongoing work to counter piracy/armed robbery against ships and other illicit activities at sea is underway at the Mohammed Bin Naif Academy for Maritime Science and Security […]
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Nigerian Government Moves to Enforce Anti-Piracy Law As Proposed Stiff Penalties Await Offenders
February 20: The Nigerian Federal Government has embarked on measures to ensure a smooth enforcement of the newly enacted anti piracy law as part of efforts to stem criminality on […]
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EU Welcomes Formation of Red Sea Council to Help Secure Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
February 20: The EU welcomed the formation of the Red Sea Council, aimed at securing the waterways of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Red Sea and […]
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EU NAVFOR Somalia and Combined Task Force-151 Conduct Focused Counter-Piracy Operation
February 07-09: During the period 7th – 9th Feb EU NAVFOR Somalia and Combined Task Force-151 (CTF-151) conducted focused counter-piracy operation IKARUS around the Somali Coast, the Horn of Africa and the […]
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Nigerian Rear Admiral Points to Tarkwa-Bay As Pirate Hideout Location; Residents Evicted From Area
January 28: Rear Admiral Oladele Daji, the Commander of Operation Awatse, says Tarkwa-bay is a hideout for pirates and officially it is a non-residential area. While addressing concerns over the […]
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Cotonou (Benin) Announces Increased Counter-Piracy Measures
January 21: The following is a translation of Circular 141 issued by the Port of Cotonou on 21 January 2020: Circular strengthening the measures to protect ships calling at the […]
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Counter-Piracy Task Forces Work Together to Deter Piracy and Increase Maritime Security in Gulf of Aden
July 24: Warships from three nations have taken part in a counter-piracy surge operation, led by Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 in the Gulf of Aden. The operation was part […]
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Canada Concludes Maritime Security and Counter-Terrorism Mission
May 30: Canada has concluded Operation Artemis, the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) contribution to counter-terrorism and maritime security operations in Middle Eastern and East African waters. The successful deployment saw […]
