Tag: Piracy
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India, Japan and US naval exercises
Maritime security cooperation crucial in the region. India, Japan and US naval ships to start joint exercises Tokyo: The US, India and Japan are set to kick off week-long war games […]
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IMB issues mid-year piracy report
Concern over hijackings for cargo theft in SE Asia remains. IMB reports worrying trend of small tanker hijacks in Southeast Asian waters The Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) of the International […]
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Iran’s 31st Fleet sets sail
Country’s navy continues anti-piracy mission, protecting assets. Iran Dispatches New Flotilla to High Seas Iran’s Navy on Wednesday deployed its 31st fleet of warships to the international waters, a high-ranking […]
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Nigeria: Pirates, JTF in Gun Duel
Pirates attack oil rig, hoping to steal heavy weapons from patrol boat. Nigeria: Sea Pirates Engage JTF in Gun Duel BY OSA OKHOMINA Suspected sea pirates yesterday engaged a detachment […]
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Nigerian Navy upgraded in terror fight
Naval logistics to be upgraded in wake of war on Boko Haram, insurgency. Terrorism: FG to upgrade Oghara Naval Logistics Command —Obanikoro BY Godwin Oghre Sapele—The Federal Government is to […]
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US air patrol helps Dominican Republic
Maritime surveillance patrols used in the fight against drug smugglers. U.S. deploys air patrol craft to help Dominican Republic Santo Domingo. – At the Dominican Government’s request the United States […]
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Nigerian piracy: locals beg for help
Situation in riverine areas is becoming intolerable for locals. Piracy: Bayelsans beg government to declare state of emergency on waterways BY Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa—Worried by the upsurge in attacks by […]
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Court wants details on Sri Lanka deal
Legal challenge mounted to prevent sale of OPVs by India. Court wants details on Sri Lanka deal The Madras High Court Bench wants to know if the Indian Prime Minister’s […]
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New Zealand, China Boost Defence Ties
Both countries consider maritime security to be vital. New Zealand and China Decide to Boost Defence Ties By Kalyan Kumar New Zealand and China will work towards strengthening defence ties, reported 3 News. […]
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The Politics of Maritime Engagement
Both India and China have had strong strategic motives for taking part in RIMPAC this year. RIMPAC and the Politics of Maritime Engagement By Abhijit Singh Almost three weeks ago, the […]
