Tag: Hostage

  • Pirates free hostages

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    Crew were kidnapped by pirates off Nigeria. Pirates release Russian expatriates kidnapped in Niger Delta Russian news agencies reported on Sunday that seven Russian sailors and one Ukrainian captured by […]

  • Djibouti base almost ready

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    This large facility is located near a crucial maritime choke point and America’s only full military base in Africa. Chinese Naval Base in Djibouti Nears Completion BY ANTHONY CHIBARIRWE The […]

  • Libya Militia Seizes Tanker

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    Libya Militia Seizes Turkish Tanker By Irina Slav Six armed men have seized the Haci Telli oil tanker sailing under a Turkish flag in the Libyan port of Zuwarah, claiming […]

  • New UAE bases for Red Sea

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    UAE and Saudi Arabia are working in the waters between Africa and Asia to counter any possible Iranian threat from north Yemen. Expanding naval presence in the Red Sea By […]

  • Gunboats deployed against ASG

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    Fight against ASG stepped up. AFP deploys missile firing naval gunboat to Sulu vs Abu Sayyaf By Ben Cal, Philippine News Agency The government’s all-out offensive against the Abu Sayyaf […]

  • Nigeria pushes for pipeline

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    Militants have been quiet, but security a concern for Shell. Niger Delta attacks: Nigeria urges Shell to reopen pipeline Nigeria wants Royal Dutch Shell to reopen a major export pipeline […]

  • IRGC Navy takes control

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    Concerns that IRGC Navy may become more aggressive. Iran navy heightens security in Gulf territorial waters Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has officially taken over the responsibility of preserving […]

  • USCG, Nigeria & ISPS Code

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    Some Nigerian ports still failing ISPS Code. Port Security: US Coast Guard arrives for on-the-spot assessment By Godwin Oritse OFFICIALS of the United States Coast Guard have arrived Nigeria to […]

  • Fighting Gulf of Guinea piracy

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    Strategies to combat piracy already exist, but countries must navigate the pitfalls that hinder implementation. Fighting rising piracy in the Gulf of Guinea BY BARTHÉLEMY BLÉDÉ ‘The Gulf of Guinea, […]

  • Iran tests new missile

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    Tests run during Velayat 95 naval exercises. Iran tests new missile system Tehran: Iran on Monday successfully tested an advanced indigenously-made guided missile system during ongoing military manoeuvres staged by […]

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