Tag: maritime news

  • Arrests made in Norway navy sale

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    Two UK businessmen arrested on suspicion of involvement in sale of warships to Nigerian security company In December last year, the Norwegian press revealed that six decommissioned naval Hauk-class guided […]

  • Damen completes Patrol vessels

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    Completed vessels are first of their type to be built in South Africa. Damen completes first FCS 5009 Patrol vessels in South Africa Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has finished […]

  • MEPs discuss Enrica Lexie case

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    MEPs call for Italian marò (Marines) accused of killing Indian fishermen to be repatriated The European Parliament hopes that diplomatic dispute between Italy and India over the prosecution of two […]

  • Court extends Italian marine’s leave

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    No quick resolution to case in sight. India court extends Italian marine’s leave India’s Supreme Court has allowed an Italian marine accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012 to […]

  • Dynamite fishing in Tanzania

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    Concern militants might infiltrate. Dynamite fishing in Tanzania: Clear and present danger not just to tourism BY PROF. WOLFGANG H. THOME, PH.D., ETN AFRICA CORRESPONDENT Possession and use of explosives […]

  • EUNAVFOR to keep pressure on pirates

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    Coordinated response to piracy sees reduction in incidents.  EU naval force to keep pressure on pirates Allan Jacob Maritime piracy off the coast of Africa has been contained by effective […]

  • Vietnam confirms tanker was hijacked

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    MT Sunrise 689 was taken by pirates. Vietnamese oil tanker Sunrise confirmed to be hijacked Police have confirmed that Vietnamese oil tanker Sunrise 689 was hijacked and robbed of a […]

  • Chinese sub in anti-piracy role

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    PLA Navy continues push into Indian Ocean. Chinese Submarine Headed to Gulf of Aden For Counter Piracy Operations By: Sam LaGrone China has sent a submarine to the Gulf of Aden […]

  • Indonesia bolsters defences

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    Fighter and Apache helicopter bases planned.  RI to strengthen defense in South China Sea To increase its military defenses in the South China Sea, the government is preparing to establish […]

  • PMSCs and the piracy threat

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    PMSCs looking to move into new markets with their services.  Maritime Mercenaries or Innovative Defense? Private Security & The Evolving Piracy Threat John-Clark Levin On Sept. 23, the United States […]

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