Tag: hostages
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ReCAAP suggests re-routing
Abu Sayyaf still pose a threat to shipping. Piracy watchdog urges rerouting ships in Sulu-Celebes Sea as sailors killed With the Philippine-based terrorist group, the Abu Sayyaf, executing three Vietnamese […]
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Nigerian Navy steps up fight
Many attacks on rigs go unreported by companies. Nigerian warships begin anti-piracy deployment in Gulf of Guinea Nigeria has deployed warships and troops in a massive operation to end pirates’ […]
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US to aid Bangladesh marsec?
A US Senate panel has asked the Pentagon to increase maritime security in Bangladesh, a move seen as a counter move to Chinese influence in the region Pentagon asked to […]
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Malabar 2017 wraps
This year’s exercise, involving the U.S., Japan, and India, was the most complex yet. Malabar 2017: Trilateral Naval Exercise Concludes Amid India-China Standoff By Pragya Pandey The 21st edition of the Malabar […]
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Nigerian Navy sees off pirates
Nigerian Navy foils attempted hijack of merchant ship – Official The Nigerian Navy said it successfully foiled an attempted hijack of a Merchant Vessel, MV UAL HOUSTON, around Bonny Fairway […]
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Nigeria scoops oil thieves up
Further gains in war against oil thieves. Navy seize 5 vessels, arrest 76 suspected oil thieves in Rivers Rivers – The Nigerian Navy says it has impounded five vessels and […]
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CMF warns on Gulf
Combined Maritime Forces issues new guidance. New security warning for Gulf of Aden region New advice from Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) issued yesterday says that recent attacks against merchant shipping […]
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SA’s defence ops need boost
The word “maritime” is mentioned 215 times in the 344-page document. SA’s defence ops need a major boost In her budget speech, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula described her department’s financial […]
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NIMASA asks Army to help
Problems need to be tackled onshore as well as at sea. NIMASA, Army to collaborate on maritime security The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) […]
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Upgrades for PH Navy
Philippine Navy looking for new ships. Philippine Shipbuilders to Help Modernize Military By Noel Tarrazona Having a budget of $2.56 billion for military modernization this year, the Philippine Defense Department is […]
