Tag: pirate attack

  • Indonesian Pirates Sentenced to 10 Years’ Jail

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    Hijacked MT Sun Birdie in January. Indonesian Pirates Sentenced to 10 Years’ Jail By Wendy Laursen Nine Indonesian pirates have received jail terms of 10 years each for the armed robbery […]

  • Had Orkim Harmony pirates been paid?

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    Reports not substantiated. Marine authority won’t confirm report ‘Orkim Harmony pirates had large amount of money’ The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has yet to confirm a report that the […]

  • Nigeria: Cross River grapples with piracy

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    Recent attacks highlight dangers. Cross River Grapples with Kidnapping, Militancy, Piracy Written by Eyo Charles, Calabar Whereas in the North-East of Nigeria Boko Haram insurgency holds sway, in the South-South, […]

  • No-ransom policy doesn’t keep us safe

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    Michael Scott Moore discusses US ransom policy. Ex-hostage: No-ransom policy doesn’t keep us safe Tyler Pager, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Michael Scott Moore said it took his Somali pirate captors […]

  • Kenya repatriates 62 Somali pirates

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    Somalis had completed their sentences. Kenya repatriates 62 Somali pirates The Kenyan government on Wednesday claimed to have repatriated 62 Somali pirates who have finished their jail terms, as part […]

  • The Decision to Stop Using Security Guards

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    Shipping companies eye the bottom line. The Decision to Stop Using Security Guards By Wendy Laursen It’s a subject that ship managers are reticent to talk about, but many are now […]

  • Strait of Hormuz brings US, Iran closer

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    Major regional maritime choke point. How security in Strait of Hormuz brings US, Iran closer The Strait of Hormuz is the only outlet that connects the Gulf to the high […]

  • Nigerian pirates kill 4 policemen

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    Ambush by 24 pirates at Abonema Wharf leaves four dead. Sea pirates strike in Port-Harcourt, kill 4 policemen Rivers State Police Command, on Tuesday, lost four of its men, including […]

  • Piracy Risk For Offshore Operations

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    Piracy threat a genuine concern for many. Piracy Remains A Risk For Offshore Operations Velda Addison, Hart Energy No lives were lost when pirates, reportedly armed with machetes and pistols, […]

  • Denmark seeks closer military ties with China

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    This year is the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between two nations. Denmark seeks closer military ties with China By Lu Wenao Denmark is seeking greater cooperation with China in […]

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