Tag: hijack
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Navy pleas for new laws
Still no anti-piracy legislation. Navy Seeks Legislation To Prosecute Arrested Criminals The Nigerian Navy has appealed to the National Assembly to initiate Laws that would enable the Navy to prosecute […]
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IMB issues report
IMB issues its annual report. IMB: Global Piracy at 22-Year Low, Somalian Dangers Rise A total of 180 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported to the […]
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Iran’s piracy accusation
Iran suggests Somali pirates are funded and equipped by ‘certain powers’. Seriously. Certain powers funding Somalia pirates to undermine Iran economy Iran’s Navy Commander Khanzadi deemed Somalia piracy as a […]
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PH, Indo intensify patrols
Moves to pressure Daesh terror groups continue. PH, Indonesia agrees to conduct coordinated patrol By BONG GARCIA THE Philippines and Indonesia has agreed to intensify the conduct of coordinated patrol […]
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Ending Piracy in Nigerian Waters
Another year, same old problems. Ending Piracy in Nigerian Waters Recently, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) released a report naming Nigeria as one of the hotspots for sea piracy. The […]
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Closer PL, Indo ties?
Threat from Daesh-linked terrorists persists. Duterte wants to intensify maritime security ties with Indonesia By TRISHA MACAS President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his intention to improve the Philippines’ maritime security […]
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Coalition denies reports
Coalition still under pressure. Saudi-led Coalition Denies Blocking Aid to Yemen RIYADH — The Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen has denied blocking aid and basic supplies from entering, following […]
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Chinese whispers
In recent years, China has stepped up naval expeditions to the Indian Ocean to fight the pirates in Gulf of Aden. China develops underwater surveillance network in Indian Ocean to […]
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Indian Navy to build up
Chinese build up sees Indian response. Indian Navy to build up force in Indian Ocean The Indian Navy plans to build up its maritime capabilities in the face of China’s […]
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NIMASA spending spree
Despite recent assurances, assets required to enforce security. NIMASA to buy new vessels to fight maritime crimes Anna Okon The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has announced its decision […]