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  • Is Ghana becoming a piracy hot spot?

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    Recent attacks causing concern. Is Ghana becoming a piracy hot spot? Two recent attacks have raised concerns that Ghana could be turning into a hot spot for piracy and armed […]

  • The Congo: A new piracy target?

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    Will West African piracy move in to the DRC? The Congo: A new piracy target? By Cassie Blombaum, Guardian Global Resources The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has never […]

  • No.2 pirate leader arrested in Somalia

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    Notorious pirate behind land-based kidnappings as well as maritime crime. Number two Somali pirate leader arrested in Mogadishu Mohamed Abdi Gafaje the deputy head of notorious Somali pirates has been […]

  • Paramilitarizing South China Sea

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    Territorial disputes causing serious security issues. ‘Paramilitarizing’ the South China Sea By Peter Lee Usually, my predictions don’t pan out so quickly. On August 11, I looked at the implications of a […]

  • Nigeria: JTF torches pirate camp

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    Pirates escape, some wounded according to JTF. Nigeria: JTF Sets Camp of Pirates in Bayelsa Ablaze By Igoniko Oduma By Igoniko Oduma Yenagoa — The Joint Task Force (JTF) in […]

  • Drug busting Darwin returns

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    Australian ship returns after successful tour with Combined Maritime Forces. Drug busting Darwin returns from the Middle East After 211 days away from home, HMAS Darwin has returned to Garden Island, Sydney […]

  • Seaman Guard Ohio drama continues

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    Seaman Guard Ohio drama continues US ship: Tamil Nadu police to move Supreme Court DC | V.P. RAGHU Chennai: Having being ticked off by the Madras high court recently for booking […]

  • Partnerships key to solving piracy

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    Tackle the causes onshore in order to remove the threat. Public-private partnership key to Somalia’s growth and combating piracy Second of three VIP panel discussions brings together international thought leaders […]

  • Panic rooms for ships

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    The legalities of running with armed guards in West Africa mean options are needed. Panic rooms for ships With the latest security alert from BIMCO effectively rendering the use of […]

  • AHRLAC flight testing underway

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    Reconnaissance light aircraft in debut tests. AHRLAC flight testing underway Written by Guy Martin The first Paramount Group Advanced High-performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft (AHRLAC) prototype has performed its maiden flight […]

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