Tag: Hostage
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Iran ensuring safety…
Irony alert… Iran ensures safety of oil tankers in Persian Gulf: Shamkhani A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic’s military presence in the Persian Gulf ensures the safety of oil […]
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UN reports on Somali pirate hostages
The report notes that a Kenyan is the only Somali pirate hostage to have been freed so far in 2016. Somalia: Somali Pirates Holding Five Kenyans, 39 Seafarers for Ransom, […]
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Duterte’s hardline on pirates
Duterte wants Coast Guard to crush pirates. Rody to PCG: Fight pirates, sink their ships By Evelyn Macairan MANILA, Philippines – President Duterte has ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) […]
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More Iranian pirate battles
Iranian Navy PR swings into action. Navy’s 44th fleet thwarts pirate attacks in Gulf of Aden TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s 44th naval fleet has foiled pirate attacks on […]
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Dryad reports piracy drop
Dryad notes decline in reports. “Cautious Optimism” as Piracy Numbers Decline On Thursday, consulting firm Dryad Maritime said that there is cause for cautious optimism regarding maritime crime and piracy, with […]
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IMO calls for piracy action
IMO warns against complacency. Maritime agency calls for tough actions to end piracy off Somalia By Sandra Chao-Blasto The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has urged liners navigating through the Somali […]
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Superyacht security costs
Reports of piracy and maritime crime on the increase in the Caribbean. What is the cost of additional security? BY RORY JACKSON When cruising through high risk areas, how should […]
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New patrol boat for Mauritius
Vessel will be used for coastal patrols, counter-piracy, search and rescue, counter-smuggling and anti-poaching. India delivers fast patrol vessel to Mauritius India’s Goa Shipyard Limited has delivered the fast patrol […]
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India-Indo naval drills
The two navies have been carrying out Coordinated Patrols (CORPAT) since 2002. India-Indonesia hold bilateral maritime exercise India and Indonesia on Monday commenced their second coordinated patrol and bilateral maritime […]
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Piracy threat still there
Danger of complacency for shipping as headlines fade. Piracy on the decrease but threat still there – report Incidences of Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and Horn of Africa […]
