Tag: hostages
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New UK base in Bahrain
Base gives naval forces more reach in region. UK opens permanent military base in Bahrain RIYADH (Reuters) – The United Kingdom opened a permanent military base in Bahrain on Thursday, […]
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Aus, PH drills finish
Three week exercise ends. Navy concludes joint drills with Australian Navy in Sulu Sea Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Navy has concluded a second round of sea […]
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Houthis hit tanker
Risk to merchant vessels heightened. Saudi oil tanker hit in Houthi attack off Yemen: coalition Sami Aboudi, Stephanie Nebehay DUBAI/GENEVA (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthi group hit a Saudi oil tanker off […]
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Yachters dodge attack
One very lucky family. Australian Family Saved from Pirate Attack off Yemen Pirate skiffs were finally scared away from a private yacht off Yemen when Japanese and Pakistani warships came […]
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ECOWAS equipment boost
Move should boost security during a period of increased piracy. Germany gives maritime security equipment to assist ECOWAS Germany has handed over maritime security equipment to the Multi-national Maritime Coordination […]
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Ghana kidnap response
Kidnap of crew prompts move. South Korea deploys anti-piracy warship after hijack of fishing boat off Ghana South Korea has deployed a naval vessel from its regional anti-piracy effort to help […]
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NIMASA pushes back
Questions raised over deal with Israeli firm. NIMASA debunks bribery allegation By: Oluwakemi Dauda The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has faulted claims of bribery in a maritime security […]
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Crew kidnap off Ghana
Pirates raid Ghanaian vessel in Keta; take 3 Korean nationals hostage Suspected Nigerian pirates have raided a Ghanaian-owned fishing vessel off the coast of Keta in the Volta Region of […]
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PH CG gets new MRRVs
New assets will certainly help. PH Coast Guard commissions 2 more ships from Japan to boost maritime security REICELENE JOY N. IGNACIO THE Philippine Coast Guard commissioned two new multi-role […]
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FV hijacked off Ghana?
Risk Intelligence cautioned that the incident may be a fishing dispute, rather than piracy. Pirates Allegedly Hijacked Ghanaian Fishing Vessel A Ghanaian fishing vessel is reported to have been hijacked […]
