Tag: Indian Ocean

  • Indian waters crime free(ish)

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    Unreported incidents remain an issue; MSR knows of at least one in India in August. ‘No ship robberies in Indian waters in 3 months’ Indian Coast Guard has helped control […]

  • Iran plays victim card

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    At least 31 incidents so far this year. IRGC Admiral Tells U.S. to Leave Persian Gulf Amid Growing Iranian Harassment At a time when Iranian forces are increasingly engaging in dangerous confrontations […]

  • Yacht robbery, piracy rises

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    Armed robbery and theft are major issues for yachties. Yachters fight back against real-life pirates of the Caribbean By Gemma Handy St John’s, Antigua & Barbuda Pirates who target vulnerable […]

  • Regional Commanders’ Conference

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    Piracy, smuggling and regional cooperation on the agenda. 14 Navies Attend Regional Commanders’ Conference By Joseph R. Fonseca The Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer, hosted 14 of his […]

  • High Tech Pirates

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    Pirates have gone high tech. Apparently… ‘Do you have an AK-47 and can you swim?’ By Padraig Belton, Technology of Business reporter “The first thing they ask you is if […]

  • Iran Navy heads for Gulf

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    Expect reports of pirate battles and run ins with the US Navy shortly. Iran’s 43rd Naval Fleet Sets Sail for Open Seas The Iranian Navy’s 43rd flotilla of warships started […]

  • The post-piracy hangover

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    As piracy falls, what new challenges do CSOs face? The post-piracy hangover In this era of relative calm, Harry Pearce from Ambrey Risk reminds us that the challenge ahead might […]

  • Flaws in Cruise Ship Security

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    Cruise security still causing concern among experts. Drug Bust Reveals Flaws in Cruise Ship Security By Jim Walker The widely reported drug bust of three passengers this week on the […]

  • Charges in Avant Garde case

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    Illegal weapons are a serious issue for the private maritime security industry. Sri Lanka’s Gotabhaya Rajapaksa charged with corruption One of Sri Lanka’s most controversial politicians has been charged with […]

  • US Navy’s answer to Iran

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    Combating the swarm. Commentary: Here’s how the U.S. Navy will defeat Iran’s speedboats By David Axe Four times last week, speedboats belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – a […]

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