Tag: Maritime Security

  • IMO workshop tackles W. Africa piracy

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    18 countries attended maritime crime meeting. West, Central Africa Meet To Boost Regional Maritime Security Samson Echenim A regional workshop organised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), in cooperation with […]

  • Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia

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    Another oil tanker targeted by the region’s pirates.  Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia The IMB reports that an oil tanker was hijacked by armed pirates on April 1st, possibly the […]

  • Illegal fishing to boost piracy?

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    Several dhows hijacked in recent weeks. Rise in illegal fishing threatens to revive Somali piracy BY DRAZEN JORGIC (Reuters) – A rise in illegal fishing off Somalia could spark a […]

  • Nigerian piracy and Buhari

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    Will Niger Delta crime increase under new leader? Buhari victory offers mixed messages for Gulf of Guinea shipping Stephen Spark The election of General Muhammadu Buhari as President has raised […]

  • Counterpiracy patrols: China out, Chile in

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    Chile to join EUNAVFOR. Counterpiracy patrols: China out, Chile in Stephen Spark As China announced it would be suspending its anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, the Chilean Ministry […]

  • Iran claims victory in pirate attack

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    Claims attack lasted for “hours”. Navy Foils Attack on Iranian Tanker near Bab-el-Mandeb Strait Iranian naval forces rescued one of the country’s oil tankers from a pirate attack around the […]

  • Planning for success

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    Exercise Obangame Express 2015 in full swing. Planning for success By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) David R. Krigbaum GULF OF GUINEA – Involving 23 countries and taking place […]

  • Australian Ship Joins NATO Counter-Piracy Mission

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    HMAS Success joins Operation Ocean Shield. Australian Ship Joins NATO Counter-Piracy Mission INDIAN OCEAN – The Royal Australian Navy Oiler HMAS SUCCESS (OR 304) joined NATO’s counter-piracy Operation OCEAN SHIELD […]

  • RI, Japan to launch forum on maritime security

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    Defence cooperation pact welcomed.  RI, Japan to launch high-level forum on maritime security Japan and Indonesia agreed Monday to launch a high-level bilateral “maritime forum” to expand cooperation in ensuring […]

  • Two Egyptian sailors kidnapped by pirates

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    Incident occurred on March 19th. Two Egyptian sailors kidnapped by pirates off Nigerian coast Ministry of Foreign of Affairs spokesman Badr Abdel-Atti said that two Egyptian sailors, a captain and […]

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