Tag: Piracy
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Iran Navy to visit Atlantic
Iran Navy to Dispatch Forces to West Atlantic: Commander TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari highlighted his forces’ powerful presence in international waters and said the […]
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Terror on the seas
Abu Sayyaf Group and the dangers of maritime terrorism. Terror on the seas By ANDRIN RAJ THE Sea Lanes of Communication, or the maritime milieu, has been referred to as “ground […]
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Delta militant threat
New threats issued to oil companies. Niger Delta Group Vows To Resume Bombings Of Oil Installations September 10 By Jonathan Nda- Isaiah A coalition of Niger Delta agitators yesterday said […]
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Nigeria’s Navy plans
Ambitious plan from the navy. Nigerian Navy wants $1.3 billion acquisition programme Written by Oscar Nkala/defenceWeb The Nigerian Navy needs $1.3 billion to acquire new hardware to secure its territorial waters, according […]
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UKMTO Red Sea guidance
In the wake of recent approaches and attacks off Yemen, guidance is updated. Guidance On Transits Through The Bab El Mandeb and Associated Waters UKMTO operating from Dubai, has issued […]
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Hostage’s family call for help
Men abducted at the end of July. Moroccan sailor’s family calls for intervention over kidnap by Nigerian pirates The family of a Moroccan merchant navy officer abducted by Nigerian pirates […]
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New Indian coastal force
According to the home ministry, the force would be under the control of the central government and named Coastal Border Police Force. Government plans to raise a police force to […]
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Qatar buys new warships
Boost for Qatari maritime security. Qatar to buy $5.9 billion worth of warships from Italy by SHABINA S. KHATRI Qatar has agreed to buy seven navy ships from Italy at […]
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Nigeria, Singapore Partner to Fight Piracy
Sharing expertise to beat the criminals. Nigeria, Singapore Partner to Fight Waterways Piracy By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni Abuja – Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi says Nigeria is partnering with foreign companies […]
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Pirates convicted in India
Men have already served six years on remand. Somalian pirates convicted for 2010 hijacking can return home in a year By Sailee Dhayalkar More than six years after they were […]
