Tag: Maritime Security
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Ireland in anti-piracy role?
WFP role or full maritime deployment discussed. Simon Coveney to decide on Defence Forces role in tackling piracy in Indian Ocean Permutations of resources and personnel being considered to combat […]
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Bangladesh’s maritime security needs beefing up
Crime still a major issue. Bangladesh’s maritime security needs beefing up Nahela Nowshin An arbitral tribunal established under Annex VII of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the […]
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Rise in Asian Piracy Significant
Intertanko expresses concern at rate of piracy. Intertanko: Rise in Asian Piracy is “Significant and Worrying” Asia experienced a significant jump in piracy attacks last year, which accounted for three quarters […]
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Former AdvanFort man in witch hunt
No sign of freedom for former PMSC operatives. Witch Hunt Started Against Us, Claims Wigton Man Stranded in India By Emily Parsons A man stranded in India claims he is […]
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Court extends Italian marine’s leave
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 […]
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UNODC Maritime Crime Programme
UNODC issues 2014 maritime crime report. UNODC Maritime Crime Programme MARITIME CRIME poses a serious threat to the safety of seafarers, international trade and regional stability. As over 90% of […]
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SE Asia tanker hijacks rose in 2014
IMB issues 2014 piracy report. SE Asia tanker hijacks rose in 2014 despite global drop in sea piracy, IMB report reveals Attacks against small tankers off South East Asia’s coasts […]
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China, US holding joint drill
Joint drills to improve military ties. China, US holding joint drill in South China China and the United States started a joint drill on Monday on humanitarian assistance and disaster […]
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Kidnapped crew not kidnapped…
Investigation into cargo theft underway. Kidnap of MV Equinox Crew a Hoax – Vessel Owners The actual owners of MV EQUINOX, a vessel whose Captain and Engineer were reportedly kidnapped […]
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Nigerian Navy nabs oil thieves
Ongoing campaign against maritime crime. OIL THEFT: Navy Nabs 14 Suspects In Akwa Ibom Bernard Tolani Dada The Nigerian Navy says it has arrested 14 suspected oil thieves, including two […]