Tag: maritime news

  • Going Global

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    Piracy is one of the most resilient business models ever, a fact which has prompted fears that it may be set to go global once again. As the latest IMB reports […]

  • Working Hard

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    The Somali pirates are still taking ships, but they have to work a lot harder at it. Two years ago, half the pirate attacks resulted in a ship taken. This […]

  • Naval Cuts

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    While the NATO anti-piracy chief warns of renewed attacks and an post-Monsoon upsurge, Lloyd’s List has flagged the growing concerns that austerity policies and other commitments will see naval vessels […]

  • Virus Hits

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    Drones have become the “tip of the spear” as the US fights militants and pirates in the most remote corners on Earth – a science fiction weapon in the most […]

  • Sea Patrols

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    Kenya has established six patrol bases near the border with Somalia following the recent kidnapping of two tourists in Lamu. The bases at Manda, Shella, Kiwayu and Kipuni will comprise […]

  • Family Pain

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    The daughter of a captured captain’s daughter has been appealing for his release. Nareman Jawaid feels guilty about the injustice of her father’s situation, living in captivity when he wanted […]

  • Flag Demands

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    The Piracy Suppression Act of 2011 bill states the US will seek reimbursement from the country of origin for the cost of any action taken to protect “foreign-flagged” ships from […]

  • Spawning Piracy

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    Failed state conditions which spawned piracy in Somalia are present in the “Arab Spring” disorders sweeping the Middle East, and will likely create a breeding ground for more pirates, particularly […]

  • UK Bases

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    UK Ministers plan to despatch officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Agency to staff a new Indian Ocean unit dedicated to hunting pirate financiers, who provide start-up cash for […]

  • Independent Assessment

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    The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) has announced the independent assessor which will manage the accreditation process for its member companies. Speaking to Lloyd’s List, SAMI said accreditations would […]

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