Tag: Hostage
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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, […]
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Danger on the High Seas
Armed guards still divide many in the shipping industry. Danger on the High Seas: Are Private Security Firms the Solution? Jeffrey Payne, Schuyler Moore In 2013, 80 percent of trade was transported […]
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Abe fosters regional security ties
Sri Lanka to receive new patrol boats from Japan. Abe fosters regional security ties Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday in Colombo that Japan […]
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Gulf of Guinea – Containing Piracy
Meeting to discuss maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. Gulf of Guinea – Containing Pirate, Terrorist Attacks By Kimeng Hilton Ndukong Stakeholders on September 8, 2014, proffered solutions to […]
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Enrica Lexie Marine seeks medical help
Long running legal case may be put on hold. Italian marine suffers brain stroke, seeks SC nod to go home for four months NEW DELHI: Massimiliano Latorre, one of the […]
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Angola receiving 7 patrol boats
New boats to reinforce maritime security in region. Angola To Receive Seven Patrol Vessels From Brazil Angola will acquire seven patrol vessels to be produced by the Brazilian Navy’s Empresa […]
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Nigerian Navy dared to name oil thieves
Call to name those responsible for wide scale problem. Ijaw Youths Dare Naval Chief to Name Those Involved in Oil Theft By Segun James The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has […]
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Weekly Piracy Report
Weekly update from UKMTO lists four suspicious incidents. Weekly Piracy Report Four incidents have been reported by UKMTO for the period August 30th to September 5th, although two of these […]
