Tag: Indian Ocean

  • Why pirates received compensation

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    Payments caused uproar, but the reasoning is simple. Why Somali pirates got damages from Strasbourg BY DAVID HART QC Ali Samatar and others v. France, 4 December 2014, ECtHR, Fifth Section,read judgment  […]

  • The anatomy of protection

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    Given recent piracy incidents in S.E. Asia and West Africa, this timely guide may be of interest to readers.  Bulletproof Vest Protection for Maritime Security By SafeGuard Armour While maritime […]

  • Will Bahrain base make a difference?

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    New regional naval hub bolsters presence.  Will Britain’s new base in Bahrain make any difference? New Bahrain base can be proof of ongoing interest in the events of the Middle […]

  • Maritime surveillance goes hi-tech

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    Improved security for coastal regions. Maritime surveillance goes hi-tech Indian Navy has set up a next-gen intelligence system to beef up its surveillance and patrolling duties At the click of […]

  • Outrage at EU decision

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    MPHRP reacts to compensation payments to pirates.  Outrage at EU decision Decision of the European Court of Human Rights is repugnant and insulting to all Seafarers who have survived Piracy […]

  • Denmark to compensate pirates

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    Another country to pay compensation. Denmark compensates suspected pirates for overly long detention (Reuters) – Denmark has compensated nine Somalis suspected of trying to hijack a Danish ship in 2013 […]

  • IMSA to Close

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    Training company to close doors. Independent Maritime Security Associates to Close Independent Maritime Security Associates (IMSA) is ceasing trading.  The organisation, based in Poole, has been one of the better […]

  • Somali invites oil exploration

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    Despite security concerns and price slump, oil is still a big draw.  Somalia invites energy companies to explore for oil The price of oil may have fallen off a cliff […]

  • U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Grows

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    Around 4,000 US personnel at base. U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Continues to Grow By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity ROTA, Spain, Dec. 7, 2014 – The American […]

  • Iranian warning before naval drill

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    Warning won’t please Western naval forces in region.  Iran sends warning to foreigners ahead of holding naval drill By Umid Niayesh – Trend: Iran’s navy commander has warned “foreign” naval […]

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