Tag: Maritime Security

  • Houthis threaten Red Sea countries

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    Yemen’s geographical position makes it a key player in region.  Houthis’ advance threatens Red Sea countries Walaa Hussein CAIRO — In light of the current crisis in Yemen and the […]

  • Piracy, Kidnap & Ransom

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    A closer look at the UK’s new laws. Piracy, Kidnap & Ransom: UK Bans Ransom Payments by Insurers On 26 November 2014 the British Home Secretary introduced the Counter-Terrorism and […]

  • Nigeria hunts hostages

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    Maritime crime, piracy and abductions ongoing issues for Bayelsa and Delta. Nigerian army sends boats to find kidnapped expats Nigerian security personnel have stepped up efforts to rescue three kidnapped […]

  • Terror warnings for Yemen, Djibouti

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    Threat of maritime terrorism prompts warnings. Warnings of Terrorist Attacks May Shake Djibouti and Yemen Yemen’s Interior Ministry has ordered increased security along the country’s coastline in response to information […]

  • Angola reaffirms piracy fight

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    Nation committed to fighting piracy and maritime crime.  Angola Reaffirms Support for Fight Against Maritime Piracy The Angolan permanent representative to the Maritime Organisation (IMO), Miguel Gaspar Fernandes Neto, recently […]

  • Iran, piracy and PR

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    Counter piracy, the friendly face of Iran. Anti-Piracy Missions Help Thwart Iranophobia: Iranian Armed Forces Iranian Armed Forces General Staff said the anti-piracy missions, carried out by the country’s naval […]

  • Pirate gangs still holding 30

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    Departing CMF commander discusses mission. Pirate gangs still holding 30 captives in Gulf of Aden Pirate gangs in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia are still holding 30 […]

  • China delivers OPV to Nigeria

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    First of two new OPVs handed over.  China Delivers “NNS Centenary” First P18N Offshore Patrol Vessel to Nigerian Navy According to local media, the first of two P-18N offshore patrol […]

  • EUNAVFOR, IMO warn of piracy

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    Piracy still a genuine threat.  EU Naval Force, IMO warn of continued, although diminished, piracy threat Somali-based piracy remains a threat to international shipping and there is no room for […]

  • The ungoverned seas

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    Fears many incidents off West Africa go unreported.  The ungoverned seas The waters around Somalia are calmer, but piracy in west Africa is rising STICK-SLIM and still, Captain Lube sits […]

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