Tag: Maritime Security
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India to sell OPVs to Sri Lanka?
Following sale of ship to Mauritius, Sri Lanka orders two OPVs. After Mauritius, India to export warships to Sri Lanka KOLKATA: India will now export two warships to Sri Lanka […]
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Pakistan Navy’s closer ties with Oman
Visit follows joint anti-piracy exercises. Pakistan Navy strengthens its relations with Oman Muscat: Strong ties between Oman and Pakistan were highlighted at a reception held to welcome the Pakistani Navy frigate, […]
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Suspected Torm pirates prosecuted
Despite compensation pay out, prosecution ongoing. Suspected Torm pirates prosecuted Denmark gave prosecuting nine Somali pirates who were accused of trying to hijack Torm Kansas. But right now the nine […]
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PLA special forces revealed
Chinese media reveal make up of nations special forces. The PLA’s special forces: secrets revealed China’s state media has recently confirmed that the People’s Liberation Army, the largest military force […]
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Gulf of Guinea: Pirate paradise
As Indian Ocean piracy diminishes, West Africa becomes focus. Gulf of Guinea: Africa’s new pirate paradise By: Valérie Leroux (AFP) – A year after vowing to banish buccaneers from their […]
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Seychelles, Japan in pirate transfer deal
Anti-piracy fight gains momentum as Japan and Seychelles sign exchange agreement By: John Lablache and Wanjohi Kabukuru A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Japan and Seychelles covering the conditions of transfer of suspected […]
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West African nations in security meet
ECOWAS nations discuss piracy and maritime security. Benin, Nigeria, Niger, Togo Meet to Protect Gulf of Guinea Bassey Inyang in Calabar Four countries comprising the ECOWAS Maritime Pilot Zone E; […]
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Enrica Lexie row deepens
Two years on, case still ongoing. Rattled Rome calls its ambassador home for ‘urgent consultations’ on Marines murder row The row between New Delhi and Rome over the Italian marine […]
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Somaliland seizes Yemeni, Egyptian vessels
Action taken against illegal fishing in Somaliland waters. Somaliland seizes Yemeni and Egyptian vessels Somaliland has seized more than 51 Yemeni boats and an Egyptian ship for fishing illegally in […]
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Floating arsenals
How safe are floating armouries? Floating arsenals: The boats full of guns for hire against pirates The MNG Resolution may not immediately catch the eye but it is one of […]
