Tag: hijack
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Singapore cracks down on illegal MGO
Illegal bunkering and fuel theft are ongoing problems. Illegal sale of marine gas oil: 58 arrested, 6 boats seized Tugboats modified with additional fuel tanks to facilitate the illicit transactions […]
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Two piracy survivors back to sea
Organisation provides a valuable safety net for former hostages and victims of piracy. Two piracy survivors back to sea Since we started our Programme (MPHRP) we discovered that seafarers are […]
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Fight Piracy – Intelligently
Knowing where and when pirates strike is half the battle. Fight Piracy – Intelligently By Geir Lyngheim Olsen While global piracy is constantly changing, modern technology adapts to exploit the […]
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Italian marine to return home
Enrica Lexie trial faces further delays. India allows Italian marine to return home India’s Supreme Court has allowed one of the two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen […]
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ECOWAS launching anti piracy zones
First zone to cover Nigeria, Benin and Togo. ECOWAS set to launch maritime zones to fight piracy The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is seeking to launch […]
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Boeing hands 5th P-8I aircraft to India
India adds another new aircraft to its maritime patrol roster. Boeing delivers fifth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India Boeing has delivered the fifth maritime patrol aircraft to India, on […]
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Guards here to stay
SAMI CEO speaking at SMM in Hamburg. Guards here to stay Private security personnel are “here to stay” in the fight against increasing levels of crime at sea, according to […]
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MSDF/NATO drills planned
Counter-piracy mission plans exercises. MSDF planning joint drill with NATO forces The head of Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force says he is trying to arrange the first joint exercise between MSDF […]
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Bangladesh no longer pirate prone
PM looks to build on blue economy. ‘Bangladesh no longer in pirate prone countries’ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said journey in the sea route is safe now as Bangladesh […]
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Seychellois Meeting before piracy trial
Pirates accused of attempting to hijack Torm and Chinese ships. Danish-Seychellois Meeting Prior to Trial of Suspected Pirates Prior to the trial of nine suspected pirates in the Seychelles courts, […]
