Month: January 2013

  • Iran seizes Saudi fishing vessels

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    Iran’s coastguard has reportedly detained two Saudi fishing vessels after they illegally entered Iranian waters to fish.  The detained crew are said to be Indian nationals. Iran seizes Saudi fishing vessels […]

  • Twelve Suspect Pirates Apprehended

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    Following a merchant vessel’s successful repulsion of an attack from a group of men armed with RPGs, EUNAVFOR and Nato work together to apprehend suspects. EU Naval Force French Frigate […]

  • Nigeria Emerges as Pirate Attack Center

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    Situation Draws Comparison With Somalia’s, but Government Defenses Are Down. PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria—In December’s final two weeks, pirates raided three ships off Nigeria, a year-end burst of attacks in waters […]

  • GPS gadgets to help Tamil fishermen

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    Following attacks on fishermen, allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy, GPS equipment is being fitted on boats to help them navigate the Sri Lanka, India border. GPS gadgets on boats […]

  • British Private Navy Wage War on Pirates

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    A UK fleet created by a group of businessmen is seeking out pirates in the Indian Ocean. Its armed vessels include a 10,000-tonne mother ship and high-speed armoured patrol boats. […]

  • Sonardyne demonstrates security system

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    Sonardyne International Ltd., has successfully demonstrated its NiDAR security system as part of an integrated surveillance system for a critical infrastructure facility in the US. Sonardyne demonstrates integrated dam security […]

  • UK’s defence capabilities diminished ‘to a perilous degree’

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    Defence cuts are creating gaps in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force and new investment is needed instead, three former senior officers warn. ‘Security of UK diminished to […]

  • Japan protests over China ships

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    Japan has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest against the presence of government ships in waters around the disputed islands known as Senkaku or Diaoyu. Japan protests over China ships […]

  • Navy Capability Boost

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    Italy adds it’s name to the growing list of countries willing to help equip the Philippine Navy with suitable vessels to assist it with upgrade plans. More countries willing to help […]

  • Sino-Japanese dispute intensifies

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    Tension rises between China and Japan over the disputed Senkaku Islands, which Chinese call Diaoyu, as a ceremony is held to hoist the Chinese flag. Sino-Japanese dispute over islands intensifies […]

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