Tag: hostages

  • Outrage at EU decision

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    MPHRP reacts to compensation payments to pirates.  Outrage at EU decision Decision of the European Court of Human Rights is repugnant and insulting to all Seafarers who have survived Piracy […]

  • Denmark to compensate pirates

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    Another country to pay compensation. Denmark compensates suspected pirates for overly long detention (Reuters) – Denmark has compensated nine Somalis suspected of trying to hijack a Danish ship in 2013 […]

  • IMSA to Close

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    Training company to close doors. Independent Maritime Security Associates to Close Independent Maritime Security Associates (IMSA) is ceasing trading.  The organisation, based in Poole, has been one of the better […]

  • Somali invites oil exploration

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    Despite security concerns and price slump, oil is still a big draw.  Somalia invites energy companies to explore for oil The price of oil may have fallen off a cliff […]

  • U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Grows

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    Around 4,000 US personnel at base. U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Continues to Grow By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity ROTA, Spain, Dec. 7, 2014 – The American […]

  • Iranian warning before naval drill

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    Warning won’t please Western naval forces in region.  Iran sends warning to foreigners ahead of holding naval drill By Umid Niayesh – Trend: Iran’s navy commander has warned “foreign” naval […]

  • UK builds new M.E. base

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    New base for anti-piracy and maritime counter-terror ops.  UK to establish £15m permanent Mid East military base Britain is to establish its first permanent military base in the Middle East […]

  • Crewman dies during attack

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    Pirates board tanker, one crew killed. Tanker crewman shot dead off Malaysia George Joseph MALAYSIA: A tanker crewman has been shot dead off the coast of Malaysia, the IMB confirmed […]

  • China helps fight piracy off Somalia

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    International naval forces still suppressing piracy in region.  China helps fight piracy off Somalia A senior US State Department official praised China’s efforts in global counterpiracy in the waters off […]

  • Iran Navy to deploy in Atlantic

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    Iranian Navy continues to plan expansion of patrols.  Commander: Iranian Navy Plans to Deploy in Atlantic Ocean Soon Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced the country’s plans to […]

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