Tag: pirate attack
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Iran escorts 1,745 cargo ships
Navy continues anti-piracy patrol and escort duties. 1,745 Iranian Cargo Ships Escorted by Iranian Warships in Int’l Waters Commander of the Iranian Navy’s 32nd flotilla of warships Captain Seyed Hossein […]
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US Navy deploys laser weapon
U.S. Navy Deploys Its First Laser Weapon in the Persian Gulf By Tony Capaccio The U.S. Navy has deployed on a command ship in the Persian Gulf its first laser […]
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Hijacked twice by pirates
Hijacked and abducted by Nigerian pirates and then Somali pirates. The man who was kidnapped by pirates – twice Kings Nehemiah Okoye, a Nigerian marine engineer, has been a seafarer […]
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Tugs face pirate danger at sea
Route takes tugs through high risk waters. Danger ahead for tugs as they head to Dubai TIM DONOGHUE They’re used to rough seas, but not to the sort of dangers […]
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IOR states go for patrol ships
Nations acquiring new vessels to counter piracy and other maritime crimes. Indian Ocean states place faith in patrol ships Stephen Spark Several Indian Ocean littoral states are acquiring maritime patrol […]
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Volvo race gets piracy all clear
Volvo Ocean Race: Fears over potential piracy quelled Abu Dhabi: Volvo Ocean Race’s seven-strong fleet — including Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing — are to sail from Cape Town to Abu […]
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ReCAAP piracy incidents in October
Small tanker hijackings continue to pose challenge in region. ReCAAP piracy incidents report in October 2014 George Joseph The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships […]
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Anti-piracy software begins testing
EU PMAR anti-piracy software begins testing The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a new anti-piracy software system that is currently being tested in two maritime operational centres […]
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Chasing West Africa’s pirates
Piracy and maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea under the spotlight. Danger zone: Chasing West Africa’s pirates By Mary Harper Take a boat ride out from the Nigerian port […]
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UN renews anti-piracy plans
UN pledges to continue fight against Somali pirates. Security Council Renews Action to Fight Piracy off Somali Coast, Calling for Deployment of Vessels, Arms, Military Aircraft Expressing continued grave concern […]
