Tag: hijack

  • Analysis: The P-8 Poseidon MPA

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    MSR looks at the changing role of maritime patrol aircraft. The United States and its revolution of Maritime Patrol Aircraft Guest Author: Peter Anson Since the end of the Cold […]

  • Shippers avoid new pirate hotspot

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    Abu Sayyaf Group a major threat in region. Shippers avoid new ‘pirate hotspot’ in waters west of the Philippines By Keith Wallis A surge in piracy to the west of […]

  • Sri Lanka’s naval push

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    SLN looks outward from its TTW. Analysis: Sri Lanka Navy re-invents itself as medium-scale regional force Professor Geoffrey Till, Singapore – IHS Jane’s Navy International Since the 2010 conclusion of […]

  • Abu Sayyaf hostages rescued

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    JTF Sulu rescues two Abu Sayyaf hostages in Indanan By Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Government troops rescued two Filipino captives of the Abu Sayyaf group in a village […]

  • Clearing the Red Sea Coast

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    Rebels turn to defensive tactics like planting landmines as troops get to within 10km of strategic town of Mocha Yemen government forces advance along western coast Saeed Al Batati Al […]

  • Mauritius gets security boost

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    Capabilities boosted with new vessel. Mauritius commissions patrol vessel, receives two helicopters Mauritius has commissioned into service its new patrol vessel CGS Victory for the National Coast Guard as well […]

  • Pirate killed in Delta

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    Cache of weapons recovered at the scene. Military Troops Shot Dead Boat Driver, Suspected Pirate In Bayelsa Jo Daniel Two persons were weekend shot dead in Polako community of Yenagoa […]

  • US assures Manila on maritime security

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    Relations get slightly less patchy. US assures Manila on maritime security By Manolo B. Jara MANILA: The new US ambassador to the Philippines has assured the Duterte administration of America’s […]

  • Djibouti Code broadened

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    Code of Conduct updated to include additional maritime crimes. Regional maritime piracy agreement broadened to cover other illicit maritime activity An international agreement that has been instrumental in repressing piracy […]

  • Duterte’s new threat

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    Move will alarm shipping industry. Duterte wants kidnappers ‘blown up,’ even with hostages Pia Ranada DAVAO CITY, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte said he has ordered the bombing of kidnapping […]

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