Tag: hijack

  • US concern over Hambantota port

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    America’s influence isn’t what it used to be. Sri Lanka says no Chinese military base at port Sri Lanka rejected on Wednesday US claims that China might establish a forward […]

  • Esscom smuggling fix?

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    Move to reduce smuggling. Esscom commander supports move to lift ban on barter trade By Poliana Ronnie Sidom SANDAKAN: The state government’s decision to revive the barter trade with neighbouring countries […]

  • Droning on and on

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    Portable surveillance may be the answer. Deploying drones for maritime security By Sulaimon Salau As the development of drone technology gathers momentum, and gets attention of the global maritime space, Nigeria […]

  • Pakistan quits CMF

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    Decision to leave the task force taken after US-led coalition limits fuel supplies, military sources tell Al Jazeera. Pakistan navy quits anti-piracy task force amid worsening US ties by Osama […]

  • New asset for Iran Navy

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    More assets keep things simmering. ‘Konarak’ missile launcher warship joins Iran Army’s Naval fleet ‘Konarak’ missile launcher warship joined Iranian Army’s Naval fleet in order to strengthen and improve the […]

  • JIMEX-18 kicks off

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    Two phase, four days for each. Bilateral maritime exercise between India, Japan begins  JIMEX-18, a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Japan, began in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Japanese Maritime Self […]

  • Spain, Angola drills

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    Training and joint drills to improve response. Angola and Spain cooperate in maritime security The Angolan and Spanish navies are engaged in deepening cooperation in order to ensure the patrol […]

  • NIMASA talks ECOWAS

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    Still no sign of those hostages, though… NIMASA boss wants prompt approach to ECOWAS regional maritime security The Director-General  of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku […]

  • Iran’s piracy patrols

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    Countless invisible pirates slain… 56 Iranian Navy Fleets Dispatched To Far Seas Since 2007 Rukhshan Mir Iranian navy has dispatched 56 fleets to far seas since 2007 to protect the […]

  • Chinese creep in the IOR

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    Chinese expansion in the IOR begins to raise concerns. China’s Grip Tightens Over Sri Lanka’s Ports, India Should Be Wary ASHOK K MEHTA Sri Lanka’s strategic string of pearls are […]

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