Tag: hijack

  • Indian ports piracy boost

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    Welcome news for shipping companies. Ships get relief from piracy insurance premium at Indian ports Ships entering or leaving Indian ports need not pay additional war risk premium (ARWP) any more, […]

  • CGPCS wraps 19th session

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    CGPCS wraps up for this year. India becomes co-chair of working group on Maritime Situational Awareness India has been chosen through consensus to chair the working group on Improving Maritime […]

  • Hijack off Malaysia

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    Second hijacking for cargo this year. Barge carrying 3,900 tonnes of palm oil from Bintulu robbed Raymond Tan SIBU: A tugboat towing a barge with a crew of nine carrying […]

  • Delta group ramps up threat

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    New threat for Niger Delta. Our ‘Foreign Partners’ have arrived, Niger Delta Militants to start missiles test in 4 days A consolidated group of militants under the aegis of the […]

  • All eyes on Nigeria

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    Control Risks highlights issues in West Africa. Piracy and armed robbery off Nigerian coast at record high: Piracy at sea 21% higher than 2008 peak Piracy incidents off the Nigerian […]

  • Abu Sayyaf a major terror threat?

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    The resurgent Abu Sayyaf terrorist group is flying the Isis flag in the Philippines – but not everyone is convinced by their posturing. Does Abu Sayyaf pose a major terror […]

  • Indonesia: piracy a myth

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    Interesting comments from Indonesian official. Piracy is a myth, illegal fishing more pressing concern: Official Anggi M. Lubis Piracy in Southeast Asia is a myth that overlooks the real threats […]

  • Do we need the CGPCS?

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    CGPCS meets in Seychelles this week. A riddle: If pirate attacks drop to zero, should Contact Group on Piracy still exist? By: Patsy Athanase and Betymie Bonnelame If pirate attacks […]

  • Iran Navy heads to Gulf

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    Expect stories of brave pirate battles shortly… Iranian Navy’s 41st flotilla off to Gulf of Aden The Iranian Navy’s 41st flotilla of warships left Bandar Abbas port for the Gulf […]

  • Nigerian Navy turns 60

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    Irony not a strong point. Navy conducts mock anti-piracy rescue operations to mark 60th anniversary The Nigerian Navy on Friday night concluded a mock sea rescue operation as part of […]

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