Tag: hostages
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ReCAAP holds piracy confab
ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre organises jointly with BIMCO and INTERTANKO for the first time its annual conference in Hong Kong, China. ReCAAP ISC Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2018 Addresses […]
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Intel sharing is caring
Greater domain awareness to prevent crime. India seeks intelligence info from east Asian nations to combat sea pirates Nirmalya Behera Stressing on security co-operation at the East Asia Summit (EAS), India on […]
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NIMASA security criticised
Ongoing attacks prompt call for improvements. Maritime Expert Tasks NIMASA On Waterways’ Security A renowned maritime expert in Rivers State, Mr. Waate Harry has charged the management of Nigeria Maritime […]
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Iran “frees” pirate hostages
Details remain sketchy. Iran frees four sailors held by Somali pirates during complex intel operation Iran’s intelligence forces have rescued four Iranian sailors from the captivity of pirates in Somalia following […]
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Monsoon piracy warning
Navies caution merchant vessels off Yemen and Oman that crews are trained, desperate and ready to take risks Ships warned to guard against Somalia pirates as monsoon approaches Navies and […]
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Policing the pirates
There are 32 nations, including the UAE, that make up the combined forces and who share a goal of providing security and stability across the region Naval policing of maritime […]
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Call for better SEA intel
Hopes for better intel in region. Share anti-pirate intel, Lorenzana asks Singapore Francisco Tuyay Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has urged Singaporean authorities to replicate its intelligence fusion in the straits […]
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PLAN in Ghana
Ghana looks to boost anti-piracy capabilities. Ghana engages China in joint military exercise With the arrival of the 28th Escort Task Group (ETG 546) of the Chinese Navy, Ghana’s Navy […]
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Counting the cost
Increase in attacks sees costs for shipping rise. Piracy sustains high shipping costs on Nigerian waters By Sulaimon Salau Incessant pirate attacks and kidnappings are taking an alarming toll on shipping […]
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Nigeria pushes GoG marsec
Lots of talk, but little in terms of concrete improvements. Buhari seeks national, regional collaboration on maritime security in Gulf of Guinea PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for national […]
