Tag: hijack
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Tanker thwarts pirate attack
Suspicious skiffs surround tanker in Gulf of Aden. Italian tanker ‘thwarts’ pirate attack Reports over the weekend claimed that the Italian tanker, Giacinta, came under attack by armed pirates in […]
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Iran can protect region’s seas
Iran powerful enough to protect regional seas, claims Rear Admiral. Navy Commander: Iran Enjoying Enough Power to Protect Persian Gulf, Pacific Ocean Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said […]
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Pirate attack reported 200nm off Nigeria
Many experts remain open-minded until a full report of the event is made available. Audacious Open Ocean Ambush could be a “Game Changer” for Piracy in Gulf of Guinea warns […]
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India Supreme Court seeks hostage action
Lack of success in negotiations prompts court to step in. Government faces Supreme Court ire over Indians held captive by Somali pirates Concerned at the external affairs ministry’s failure to […]
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Kenya and Seychelles discuss security
Maritime security discussions on the agenda between nations. Kenya is a valued partner for Seychelles – Plans for fisheries and maritime security cooperation President James Michel met with the Kenyan […]
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ASEAN to deliberate maritime security
Key security meeting will explore regional cooperation. ASEAN to deliberate maritime security and safety in East Sea SEAN countries will expound on how best to ensure peace and stability in […]
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US patrol boats are Nigeria-bound
Firm using Hann patrol boats to ensure oil rig security. Small firm exports to Africa, James Bond-style Paul Davidson, USA TODAY As the Obama administration this week encourages U. S. […]
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Angola’s Gulf of Guinea concerns
Government concerned with maritime security in region. Angola Defends Reinforcement of Security in Gulf of Guinea Washington — The need of reinforcing the international cooperation in fighting piracy, aimed to […]
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GoAGT Malta staff ‘left in lurch’
Malta staff busy finding vessels willing to take stranded guards in Djibouti, Mauritius, South Africa and the UAE, to other ports for free. By Matthew Agius A Malta-based, industry-leading and […]
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Laws against piracy seriously flawed
Universal jurisdiction and international understanding of piracy law questioned. Laws against piracy seriously flawed An international law used for 400 years to combat piracy on the high seas and, later, […]
