Tag: hostages

  • Hijack off Malaysia

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    Second hijacking for cargo this year. Barge carrying 3,900 tonnes of palm oil from Bintulu robbed Raymond Tan SIBU: A tugboat towing a barge with a crew of nine carrying […]

  • Delta group ramps up threat

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    New threat for Niger Delta. Our ‘Foreign Partners’ have arrived, Niger Delta Militants to start missiles test in 4 days A consolidated group of militants under the aegis of the […]

  • All eyes on Nigeria

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    Control Risks highlights issues in West Africa. Piracy and armed robbery off Nigerian coast at record high: Piracy at sea 21% higher than 2008 peak Piracy incidents off the Nigerian […]

  • Abu Sayyaf a major terror threat?

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    The resurgent Abu Sayyaf terrorist group is flying the Isis flag in the Philippines – but not everyone is convinced by their posturing. Does Abu Sayyaf pose a major terror […]

  • Indonesia: piracy a myth

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    Interesting comments from Indonesian official. Piracy is a myth, illegal fishing more pressing concern: Official Anggi M. Lubis Piracy in Southeast Asia is a myth that overlooks the real threats […]

  • Do we need the CGPCS?

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    CGPCS meets in Seychelles this week. A riddle: If pirate attacks drop to zero, should Contact Group on Piracy still exist? By: Patsy Athanase and Betymie Bonnelame If pirate attacks […]

  • Iran Navy heads to Gulf

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    Expect stories of brave pirate battles shortly… Iranian Navy’s 41st flotilla off to Gulf of Aden The Iranian Navy’s 41st flotilla of warships left Bandar Abbas port for the Gulf […]

  • Nigerian Navy turns 60

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    Irony not a strong point. Navy conducts mock anti-piracy rescue operations to mark 60th anniversary The Nigerian Navy on Friday night concluded a mock sea rescue operation as part of […]

  • Joint patrols launched

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    Patrols finally underway to secure waters. Indonesia, Philippines launch coordinated border patrols to curb maritime piracy The navies of Indonesia and the Philippines have launched coordinated border patrols to address […]

  • Hike in Nigeria shipping costs

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    Maritime security still…insecure. Shipping cost to Nigeria increases 60% as pirates’ attacks Continue Ezekiel Enejeta Cost of shipping goods to Nigeria has increased rapidly due to rising pirates’ attacks on […]

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