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  • Somalia, EU anti-piracy talks

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    Recent attacks prompt meeting. Somalia, EU mull ways of enhancing maritime security The Somali government and the European Union (EU) have held talks on strengthening the Horn of Africa nation’s […]

  • Has China killed pirates?

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    The Chinese Ministry of National Defense clarified the extent of the Chinese Navy’s anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean. China Burnishes Anti-Piracy Credentials Without Clarifying Possible Use of Lethal Force […]

  • CMF in heroin haul

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    Another drug haul for the CMF. First Narcotics seizures for French Ship Surcouf under CTF150 Less than three weeks into its deployment, the FS Surcouf has made its first two narcotics […]

  • Captured pirates handed over

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    Pirate leader, Aw Koombe, two others handed over in Puntland. Chinese navy hands over three pirates to Somali authorities By Abdiqani Hassan A Chinese navy ship handed over three suspected […]

  • Danish MPA for Horn, Med

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    Aircraft to monitor shipping, migrants. Denmark deploys Challenger jet to support maritime security at the Horn of Africa After taking advice from The Foreign Policy Committee, the Government today decided […]

  • EUNAVFOR still a presence

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    Pirates still deterred by naval vessels. EU Force Maintains Pirate Watch Off Somalia By Ismail Mohamed & Salem Solomon For the first time in years, piracy has returned to the […]

  • Nigeria spends on anti-piracy

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    Nigeria to buy patrol aircraft and helicopters in piracy fight. Maritime security: FG approves $186m to combat piracy By Tola Adenubi The Federal Government has approved $186 million as part […]

  • RSN turns 50

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    A geopolitical birthday for the navy. At 50, the Republic of Singapore Navy plays a more critical role than ever By BARRY DESKER Singapore’s economic success has been due largely […]

  • New patrols boats for Delta

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    Oil theft, armed robbery still rife in creeks. Nigerian Navy takes delivery of eight riverine patrol boats Written by Oscar Nkala The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of eight new […]

  • IMB notes piracy increase

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    IMB notes increase in piracy. Maritime piracy report sees first Somali hijackings after five-year lull Pirates and armed robbers attacked 43 ships and captured 58 seafarers in the first quarter […]

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