Tag: hostages
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Nigeria’s Delta danger
The Delta is in danger of further violence. Nigeria: A violent Delta Force again By Rosie Collyer in Port Harcourt Early 2016 has been marked by an uptick in violent […]
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Indian Navy concerns
The Indian Navy, considered a vital instrument of diplomacy, power projection and essential for safeguarding the country’s manifold maritime interests, is suffering from serious time and cost overruns. At sea […]
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Komodo 2016 navy exercises
Anti-piracy exercises planned. Russian Pacific Ships Enter Indian Ocean for Joint Int’l Exercises A group of Russian warships from the Pacific Fleet has entered the Indian Ocean for international joint military exercises with countries […]
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Nigerian pirates keep busy
Pirates kidnap eight crew from two ships. CMA CGM Turquoise Attacked, Two Crew Kidnapped A containership chartered by the French shipping major CMA CGM has been attacked by pirates off Nigeria, who […]
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Pirates jailed over fatal attack
Owner murdered during attack. Somali pirates jailed by French court for fatal hijacking Paris – Seven Somali pirates were sentenced to between six and 15 years in prison by a […]
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Graduation day
Students celebrate time well spent. Graduation Day for Maritime Security Professionals On Wednesday the 13th April the latest cohort of maritime security professionals graduated from Coventry University with their Master […]
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MPHRP visit Maximus crew
Former hostages visited. MPHRP visit at Maximus ship’s crew home MT Maximus was attacked off Ivory Coast on 11th February. The ship name and IMO number were changed but the […]
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Gulf of Guinea piracy still huge problem
Incidents still short of 2008/9, but pirates remain very active. Despite Efforts To Combat Attacks, Piracy Remains A Threat By Velda Addison, Hart Energy News about pirates boarding vessels, including […]
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India’s marsec dilemma
Security challenges in the Indian Ocean. India’s maritime security dilemma Vijay Sakhuja Over the last two decades, the U.S. has unwaveringly assisted India in building strategic heft to balance Chinese […]
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More crew taken off Nigeria
Another six crew kidnapped off Nigeria. Pirates ‘kidnap crew’ of Turkish cargo ship off Nigeria Pirates have attacked a Turkish cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria kidnapping six of […]
