Tag: hijack
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Gearing up for Aman 2019
Exercise boosts regional interoperability. 46 countries confirmed to participate in Aman 2019 Naval Exercise Multi-nation naval exercise Aman 2019 will help bring friendly navies together to achieve the aim of […]
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UN looks at maritime crime
Despite fall in piracy in Indian Ocean Region, other areas remain difficult. U.N. Security Council Focuses its Attention on Maritime Crime Transnational maritime crime is becoming more sophisticated as criminal […]
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Plain sailing for Cutlass Express
Exercise ready to kick off. Pre-sail Training Concludes for Exercise Cutlass Express 2019 Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Kyle Steckler Sailors from around the globe completed classroom and mock visit, […]
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30 tankers stuck at Lagos
Clear security issue for Nigerian Navy and NIMASA. 30 fuel vessels, others stuck on Lagos high sea By Sulaimon Salau The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) cumbersome documentation process may have delayed […]
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Cutlass Express preps
Naval exercises will tackle maritime crime. Mozambique, US in navy exercise to combat illegal fishing Mozambique and the US will embarked a combined military exercise code-named “Cutlass Express 2019”, which […]
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Myanmar Coast Guard
Major security boost. Myanmar to establish coast guard to boost maritime safety Myanmar will soon establish a coast guard to protect its over 2000-kilometre-long coastline and territorial waters, news reports said. […]
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New Indian Navy base
INS Kohassa operational. Indian Navy Operationalises Third Airbase in Indian Ocean Region New Delhi (Sputnik): In a strategic move to enhance its surveillance capabilities against Chinese warships and submarines entering the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) through […]
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MMEA nabs robbery gear
Suspects escape. MMEA seizes pump-boat with samurai sword, machetes Alen Kee The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) thwarted robbery activities by a group of individuals after MMEA patrol boat detained […]
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BIMCO piracy plea
Response to IMB’s annual report. BIMCO Urges International Action in Piracy Fight BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping agency, has called for international action to fight piracy, particularly in the Gulf […]
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Legal hiccup for Nigeria
President urged the Senate to focus on passing the Suppression of Piracy Bill. Buhari rejects Maritime Security Bill, 4 others By Patience Danjuma President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the […]