Tag: Piracy

  • Abu Sayyaf a major terror threat?

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    The resurgent Abu Sayyaf terrorist group is flying the Isis flag in the Philippines – but not everyone is convinced by their posturing. Does Abu Sayyaf pose a major terror […]

  • Indonesia: piracy a myth

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    Interesting comments from Indonesian official. Piracy is a myth, illegal fishing more pressing concern: Official Anggi M. Lubis Piracy in Southeast Asia is a myth that overlooks the real threats […]

  • Do we need the CGPCS?

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    CGPCS meets in Seychelles this week. A riddle: If pirate attacks drop to zero, should Contact Group on Piracy still exist? By: Patsy Athanase and Betymie Bonnelame If pirate attacks […]

  • Iran Navy heads to Gulf

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    Expect stories of brave pirate battles shortly… Iranian Navy’s 41st flotilla off to Gulf of Aden The Iranian Navy’s 41st flotilla of warships left Bandar Abbas port for the Gulf […]

  • Nigerian Navy turns 60

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    Irony not a strong point. Navy conducts mock anti-piracy rescue operations to mark 60th anniversary The Nigerian Navy on Friday night concluded a mock sea rescue operation as part of […]

  • Joint patrols launched

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    Patrols finally underway to secure waters. Indonesia, Philippines launch coordinated border patrols to curb maritime piracy The navies of Indonesia and the Philippines have launched coordinated border patrols to address […]

  • Hike in Nigeria shipping costs

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    Maritime security still…insecure. Shipping cost to Nigeria increases 60% as pirates’ attacks Continue Ezekiel Enejeta Cost of shipping goods to Nigeria has increased rapidly due to rising pirates’ attacks on […]

  • US ready to help Nigeria

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    Support there if needed. Niger Delta: USA ready to help Nigeria establish peace John Bray, the USA consular general to Nigeria, said that his country was ready to help the […]

  • A look at the Pakistan Navy

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    A look at the Pakistan Navy. Combatting Traditional and Non-Traditional Threats at Sea BY PERVAIZ ASGHAR Navies all over the world, by virtue of the peculiar characteristics they are endowed […]

  • India, Iran in naval drills

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    India keeps Iran on side. Iran, India hold joint naval exercise tomorrow TEHRAN: Iran will hold one-day joint navy exercise with India on Friday.Talking to reporters in Tehran, Iran Navy’s […]

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