Tag: Maritime Security

  • Russian Crew Arrested in Nigeria

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    Nigerian authorities seized a ship and arrested its 15 Russian crew members on suspicion of arms smuggling, after they found several guns and about 8,500 rounds of ammunition on the […]

  • Hostages Still Held

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    Somali pirates are still holding 11 foreign vessels for ransom with 167 crew members as hostages as of September 30 even as the number of ships signalling attacks by Somali […]

  • Iranian Dhow Saved

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    EU Naval Force frigate FGS Sachsen saved Iranian dhow from suspected pirates (2nd update) On Saturday, 20 October 2012, the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) German frigate FGS Sachsen located […]

  • A New Era in Maritime Security?

    22 – 23 October 2012 Chatham House In a world of shifting powers and newly emboldened non-state actors, this conference will assess current economic, security and political risks to international […]

  • Puntland ‘Seizes Arms From Yemen’

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    Bossaso — Security forces in Somalia’s Puntland autonomous region have seized a depot of arms and bomb material along the country’s northern coastline, in another sign that Al Qaeda militants […]

  • Norwegian Frigate to Lead NATO Maritime Group

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    “The frigate will thus be leading the important task of combating pirate activity off the coast of the Horn of Africa”, says Defence Minister Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen. NATO has asked Norway […]

  • Task Force 152 Gulf Exercise

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    Vessels of multiple nations recently joined forces to complete a two day maritime security training exercise in the Gulf. Exercise Falcon Warrior 12-05 was the first of many such events […]

  • Kidnapped Off Nigeria

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    LAGOS — Kidnappers have boarded a ship off Nigeria and abducted seven crew members, including six Russians and one Estonian, in the latest such incident in the region, French company […]

  • Software Key to Security?

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    An Aberdeen company has launched a new software product designed to help protect ships from piracy. Last year, piracy was estimated to cost £4.46bn in increased security measures and ransom […]

  • Synergy

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    Navy chief stresses on synergy to combat maritime threats. New Delhi: Alluding to the growing maritime threats, including piracy, Indian Navy Chief Admiral DK Joshi on Tuesday underlined the “constant […]

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