Tag: hostages

  • EUNAVFOR marks 9th anniversary

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    This anniversary comes soon after EU NAVFOR successfully apprehended, detained and transferred suspected pirates. EUNAVFOR Ninth Anniversary Friday 8th December 2017 marks the ninth anniversary of EU Naval Force Somalia’s Operation […]

  • GoG nations talk marsec

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    Piracy, robbery, smuggling, illegal fishing on the agenda. G7, Gulf of Guinea Nations Join Forces Against Maritime Crimes The G7 Friends of the Gulf of Guinea Group (G7++FOGG), Monday met […]

  • ASG kills Master

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    Third crew member from vessel to be murdered. Abu Sayyaf Executes Vietnamese Boat Captain: Philippine Military Abu Sayyaf kidnapers executed a Vietnamese hostage after holding him captive for more than […]

  • Indian Ocean Patrol Boats?

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    Vessels would comabt illegal fishing, smuggling and piracy. Calls grow for Indian Ocean Patrol Boats program By: Amelia McMahon Australia should introduce an Indian Ocean Patrol Boat Program, modelled on the […]

  • Australia takes on CTF150

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    Australia will be leading the hunt for drug smugglers again. Pakistan Hands Over to Australia in CTF150 Change of Command Ceremony The Pakistan Navy (PN) today handed over command of […]

  • November’s SE Asia piracy

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    Armed robbery continues but piracy lower. Success and Failure for Asian Pirates in November ReCAAP ISC reports that there were nine incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in […]

  • More boats for PCG

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    Vessels due for delivery next summer. PH obtains 4 patrol boats to augment PCG capability By Raymund Antonio The four patrol boats for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be […]

  • Nigeria chasing pirates

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    Captured pirates reveal useful intel. Navy urges DSS to hunt sea pirate network in Rivers The Nigerian Navy has called on the Department of State Security (DSS) to go after […]

  • MMEA warns shipping

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    Recent theft of palm oil barge highlights security issues. Don’t be lax on security, MMEA tells shipping firms The recent robbery case involving a barge transporting 3,700 tonnes of palm […]

  • Eagle Eye II

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    Eagle Eye II underway. Navy deploys 80 boats, 13 ships against militants in Niger Delta By: Precious Igbonwelundu To contain activities of militants and sea pirates in Niger Delta, the Nigerian […]

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