Tag: Hostage
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Somalia protests pirate verdict
The Somali Information Ministry in a statement on Sunday disputed the version that its citizens were pirates. Somali protesters urge India to release 119 ‘pirates’ By Mohamed Adam Somali protesters […]
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Region agrees to tackle Malacca
Hopes new agreement will clamp down on piracy, maritime crime. Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore agree to strengthen coordination in Malacca Strait YOGYAKARTA, Sept 26 — Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have agreed […]
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Nigerians nab Delta Avenger
Nigerian forces continue to press militants. Navy arrests Avengers’ strike force leader in Delta A suspected serial pipeline vandal and strike force leader of the Niger Delta Avengers has been […]
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Singapore piracy warning
Region recently lauded for drop in maritime crime. Singapore Navy warns of increased piracy threat The Singapore Navy is warning shipowners in the region need to be super aware of […]
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New OPV for Nigeria
Nigerian Navy looks to plug capability gaps with acquisition. New Vessel From China to Enhance Nigerian Navy’s Response to Security Challenges – Official Lagos — The Nigerian Navy will intensify […]
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SL, US forge closer ties?
Sea Power Symposium opens in the USA. Sri Lanka Navy discusses strengthening maritime partnership with US Navy Colombo: Sri Lanka Navy has held discussions with the United States Navy on […]
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Indian waters crime free(ish)
Unreported incidents remain an issue; MSR knows of at least one in India in August. ‘No ship robberies in Indian waters in 3 months’ Indian Coast Guard has helped control […]
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Tanker attacked off Nigeria
Tanker hit by armed robbers off Brass. Chemical tanker Hanze Kochi attacked by pirates in Gulf of Guinea POSTED BY SVILEN PETROV The chemical tanker Hanze Kochi was attacked by […]
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SE Asia: piracy hotbed
Abu Sayyaf Group win region the dubious title. Southeast Asia: World piracy hotbed JAKARTA – Sembara Oktafian was in the engine room of a tugboat chugging toward the Philippines when […]
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Iran plays victim card
At least 31 incidents so far this year. IRGC Admiral Tells U.S. to Leave Persian Gulf Amid Growing Iranian Harassment At a time when Iranian forces are increasingly engaging in dangerous confrontations […]
