Tag: hijack
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Nigerian Navy arrests 1,500 ‘illegal’ vessels
Part of crackdown on smuggling, IUU fishing and oil theft. Navy arrests 1,500 ‘illegal’ vessels Posted By: Nicholas Kalu The Eastern Naval Command of the Navy in Calabar, the Cross […]
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Coastal Security Exercise Concludes
Lessons learned from Mumbai attack continue to be applied. Comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise Concludes KOCHI: A three-day comprehensive coastal security exercise ‘Theera Veta’ involving multiple security agencies conducted along the […]
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Manila asks Japan for large patrol ships
The Philippines is the Southeast Asian nation most at odds with China over the South China Sea. Manila asks Japan for large ships to patrol South China Sea MANILA (Reuters) […]
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Navy to deploy new ratings to boost security
Nigerian Navy using trainees for security. Navy to deploy new ratings to boost security operations Nigerian Navy has revealed plans to deploy new ratings in strategic locations for the purpose […]
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S. Korea, China conduct joint anti-piracy drills
Rare show of military cooperation between the two nations. S. Korea, China conduct joint anti-piracy drills The naval squadrons of South Korea and China conducted joint anti-piracy drills in the […]
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BIMCO looks at cyber threat
Cyber threat and information security focusing shipping minds. BIMCO Conference Hears There Is “Significant Potential For Cyber Disruption” And Malicious Takeover” Of Systems Onboard Ships Attendees of BIMCO’s Annual Conference […]
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HMS Defender to support French carrier
Ship will provide air cover for French aircraft carrier. Britain’s HMS Defender to support French carrier against Islamic State By Ryan Maass The U.K. Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender will […]
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US boosts Asian maritime security
White House highlights US efforts as Obama kicks off Asia trip. US Announces Maritime Security Boost for Southeast Asia By Prashanth Parameswaran The United States is boosting maritime security assistance […]
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US, UK build West African marsec capabilities
US and UK Marines help train local forces. US, UK build West African partners’ maritime security capabilities Story by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson GULF OF GUINEA – U.S. Marines and […]
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Islamic State ‘lacks capacity to hit shipping’
Terrorists would need to operate small speedboats from a mothership. Islamic State ‘lacks capacity to hit shipping’ by David Osler THERE is no positive evidence that Islamic State has the […]
