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  • Pirates, terror focus India

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    Threats remain for India. Seaborne terror, piracy key threats to maritime security, PM Modi says VISAKHAPATNAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged the threat of sea-borne terror and piracy […]

  • Pricey upgrade for NZ Navy

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    The cost of upgrading the weapons systems for NZ Navy frigates will match their initial purchase price 20 years ago. Navy frigates’ upgrade to cost $440m Kate Pereyra Garcia HMNZS […]

  • India hosts fleet review

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    India shows off its naval power. 52 countries take part in IFR – India’s biggest military exercise ever SUHAS MUNSHI The second International Fleet Review, which started on Thursday, is […]

  • Germany’s piracy concerns

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    German shipowners warn against complacency. Piracy threatens worldwide shipping André Klohn The German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) has warned of a slowdown in the fight against piracy in the Horn of […]

  • India, Thailand discuss marsec

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    Other issues included strengthening ongoing cooperation in counter-terrorism and security. Maritime security, trade routes on agenda at India-Thai meet Written by Maneesh Chhibber In a major initiative, India today discussed with […]

  • Lack of cash = attacks

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    Amnesty payments to former militants stopped in December. Operator blames pipeline vandalism on collapse of amnesty Godfrey BIVBERE Former President of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transportation Senior […]

  • No anti-piracy patrol for SA

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    Mozambique Channel unprotected. No ship currently on station for Operation Copper Written by Kim Helfrich Operation Copper, the South African Development Community (SADC) counter-piracy tasking led by South Africa, has […]

  • Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 commences

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    Cutlass Express scenarios will test watchstanders’ ability to respond to illicit trafficking, piracy, illegal fishing, and search and rescue situations. Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 commences Maritime forces from eastern Africa, […]

  • South Africa’s counter-piracy operation

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    Cooperation is key. An insight into South Africa’s counter-piracy operation Written by Kim Helfrich In a candid assessment of South Africa’s commitment to a continued presence in the Mozambique Channel […]

  • MMEA steps up surveillance

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    As TPP looms closer, MMEA prepares for doubling of ships on Msian sea routes BY ZAHRATULHAYAT MAT ARIF KAJANG: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is gearing up ahead of […]

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