Tag: Gulf of Aden
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Six Somali pirates jailed in Spain
Accused of attacking tuna ship. Six Somali pirates jailed in Spain A Spanish court on Wednesday convicted six Somalis for piracy and sentenced them each to 16 and a half […]
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MRQ launches new streamlined portal
New platform for shipping clients with security needs. MRQ launches new streamlined portal To keep pace with client demand, MRQ has launched OCTOPUS, proving that quality services can be delivered […]
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ICG’s coastal surveillance bid
Tension between fishing fleet and ICG. ICG’s coastal surveillance bid gets lukewarm response from fishermen Written by Ujjwala Nayudu As part of its efforts to enhance maritime security and coastal […]
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Security and Counter-Terrorism Summit underway
Somali reps in attendance. African Security and Counter-Terrorism Summit gets underway Written by Jonathan Katzenellenbogen The growing threat of jihadist terrorism, organised crime, and other African security challenges will be […]
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Indian Ocean domain awareness
Ensuring awareness through information. Indian Ocean: Exploring Maritime Domain Awareness By Vijay Sakhuja Attacks on maritime targets such as the USS Cole and MV Limburg off Yemen by al Qaeda, […]
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How Floating Armories Help Guard Cargo Ships
On Board the Arsenals That Ferry Guns and Guards to Passing Vessels on the Edge of the Indian Ocean. How Floating Armories Help Guard Cargo Ships From Pirates on High […]
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Turkey extends naval presence
Extends Operation Ocean Shield activity. Turkey extends naval presence off Somali coast Turkish Parliament has approved a government-sponsored motion to extend the presence of Turkish navy in the Gulf of […]
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Iranian Warships Repel Pirates
New claims from Iranian media despite lack of corroboration. Iranian Warships Repel Pirates’ Attacks on 2 Oil Tankers in High Seas Iranian Navy warships rescued 2 oil tankers in the […]
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Somaliland puts seized weapons on display
Tensions with Puntland remain. Somalia: Somaliland puts seized weapons shipment on display Despite growing concerns by Puntland, Somaliland’s separatist administration has put seized weapons shipment on public display, Garowe Online […]
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Houthis trying to control Bab El-Mandeb strait
Key chokepoint in region for shipping. Houthis attempting to control Yemen’s Bab El-Mandeb strait Sana’a, Asharq Al-Awsat—Recent advances by Yemen’s Houthi movement are part of an attempt to take control of […]