Tag: Indian Ocean

  • China’s Djibouti base confirmed

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    New base would ease re-supply problems. China Moving Toward Reaching Deal With Djibouti on Building Military Base China and Djibouti have “reached consensus” regarding the construction of logistical facilities in […]

  • Kuwait boosts patrol fleet

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    New vessels to boost region’s security. Abu Dhabi firm to build defence vessels for Kuwait Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has won a Dh260 million contract from the Kuwaiti government […]

  • Malaysia’s floating base

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    Former anti-piracy ship gets new role. Navy ship becomes security base off eastern Sabah KOTA KINABALU: The Navy has taken delivery of the fleet auxiliary vessel Bunga Mas Lima which […]

  • Pirate kingpin surrenders

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    Garfanje allegedly behind countless acts of kidnap and piracy. Somali pirate kingpin surrenders to authorities Mogadishu (dpa) – One of Somalia’s top pirates surrendered Monday to the authorities with hundreds […]

  • Cruisin’ with guns

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    A brisk business in safeguarding guns. Cruisin’ with guns IN OCTOBER 2013 the Seaman Guard Ohio, a Sierra Leone-flagged ship, was intercepted just under 11 nautical miles off the coast […]

  • S. Korea’s anti-piracy ops

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    South Korea continues anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. Navy’s anti-piracy unit escorted more vessels after successful rescue in 2011 The Navy’s anti-piracy troops dispatched to the Somali coast […]

  • Sri Lanka – naval hub

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    Strategic position sees several nations court Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka on Way to Becoming Indian Ocean Naval Hub By P.K.Balachandran COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is on the way to becoming a […]

  • Mauritius gets five new interceptors

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    Boost for Mauritius Coast Guard. Maritime Security: The NCG equipped with five Fast Interceptor Boats The National Coast Guard (NCG) is now equipped with five Fast Interceptor Boats which arrived […]

  • AdvanFort case after effects

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    Is it time for ITLOS to have its mandate increased to allow crew members’ own countries to intervene on their behalf? Seaman Guard Ohio decision raises concern for maritime security […]

  • India gifts patrol boat

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    Ongoing cooperation means new patrol boat for Seychelles. Maritime cooperation: India to gift interceptor boat to Seychelles NEW DELHI: In a bid to enhance maritime cooperation with Indian Ocean island […]

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