Month: January 2013
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US inflames island dispute
The Obama administration has entered the dispute between Japan and China over sovereignty of the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in the East China Sea, further inflaming tensions. US inflames island dispute between […]
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Pirates Seize Tanker
Armed men have hijacked a tanker carrying 5 000 tons of oil from an Ivory Coast port and taken it off the coast of Ghana. Pirates seize oil tanker in […]
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China Ready for Military Combat
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is planning to change the training strategy of its army aviation unit from logistics missions to combat operations. Chinese helicopters being readied for military […]
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New Fleet
The NSW Police Force Marine Area Command has officially launched their new fleet of three fast-response multi purpose vessels in commitment to provide safer waterways. Minister and Police welcome new […]
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Pakistan Arrests Indian Fishermen
Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency (MSA) has arrested 27 Indian fishermen and seized 6 boats for illegally straying 40 miles inside its territorial waters, officials said Monday. Pakistan arrests 27 Indian fishermen […]
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Navy Ship Runs Aground
A United States Naval ship, the USS Guardian, ran aground on the Tubataha Reef off the shores of the Philippines, stranding the ship and crew. Navy Ship Runs Aground Off […]
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Radar Identifies Suspect
The coastal radar chain has helped Indian Coast Guard in apprehending the merchant ship allegedly involved in the sinking of a fishing boat off Kerala. Coastal radar chain helps nab […]
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Italian marines tried in India
The two Italian marines accused of killing a pair of Indian fishermen will be tried in a special court set up by the Indian government. Top court orders Italian marines […]
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Exercise Obangame Express 2013
Exercise Obangame Express 2013 brings 15 nations together with the goal of increasing counter-piracy capabilities of nations in the Gulf of Guinea through knowledge sharing. Cameroon hosts international navies to […]
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Russia’s Maritime Investment Plan
Russia has outlined it’s procurement plan, valued at USD42 billion, that is intended to revitalise the national naval and commercial marine sectors up to 2030. Russia outlines USD42 billion naval […]
