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  • The fight against piracy is growing

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    UNODC hosts event for prosecutors and judges. The fight against piracy is growing Togo – The cost of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea for 2014 is estimated at nearly […]

  • Tug used in hijacking identified

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    Five suspects remain at large. Tug in Orkim Harmony hijacking identified Crystal Chan The Indonesian navy said it has identified a tug used to hijack Malaysian-flagged tanker Orkim Harmony in […]

  • Seaman Guard Ohio crew devastated

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    Former AdvanFort men face long wait. ‘Devastated’ crew of Seaman Guard Ohio could wait six months for trial to start By Marcus Hand from Singapore It could take up to six months for […]

  • Nigerian piracy causing concern

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    New push for Nigerian Coast Guard. Stakeholders Express Worry Over Spate Of Piracy On Nigerian Waters By NAN Stakeholders on maritime sector on Sunday expressed worry over worsening spate of […]

  • Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates 3

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    Part three of the series looking at the Vietnamese fight against piracy. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – P3: All 11 pirates surrender, unhurt After pirates aboard the Zafirah tanker […]

  • Singapore Navy’s new ships

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    Littoral Mission Vessels will eventually replace the existing Fearless-class Patrol Vessels. Singapore Navy launches first of 8 new warships By Loke Kok Fai SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) launched […]

  • Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates 2

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    The second in a series on SE Asia piracy. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – P2: An order to open fire Pirates are always dangerous, reckless and willing to do […]

  • Japan to Join US, India for MALABAR

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    Australia, however, will reportedly be left out. Japan to Join US, India in Military Exercises this Year By Prashanth Parameswaran On June 30, The Indian Express reported that Japan would be participating in […]

  • Heads of Navies meet for SEA SENSE 2015

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    NATO gathering in London to discuss security issues. Heads of Navies meet for SEA SENSE 2015 Global Maritime Security Conference Today more than 160 NATO and partner nation military and […]

  • Sailors’ Society launches Crisis Response Centre

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    24-hour centre offers support. Sailors’ Society launches Crisis Response Centre to support seafarers affected by piracy Durban-based facility will provide 24-hour rapid response and trauma counselling for survivors of piracy […]

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