Month: February 2013

  • Training At Camp Pendleton

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    Hundreds of Japanese troops and Camp Pendleton Marines have trained together every year since 2006, but this year dozens of Japanese reporters filled a press conference. Japanese Troops Training At […]

  • Abe’s Defence Policy

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    Since returning to power Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made defence central to his policy platform. Does this mark a new departure for Japan? Abe’s Defence Policy: Leveraging The ‘Senkaku […]

  • Indian Naval Ship ‘Kalpeni’ in Maldives on five-day joint exercise visit.

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    Indian Naval Ship ‘Kalpeni’ is in the Maldives on a five-day joint exercise with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard. Indian Naval Ship ‘Kalpeni’ in Maldives on five-day […]

  • KMA launches strategic maritime plan

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    KENYA Maritime Authority has started implementing the first phase of a new five-year Maritime Strategic Plan. The plan is expected to strengthen maritime security. KMA launches Sh1.8 billion maritime strategic plan […]

  • Mission complete

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    Belgian frigate BNS Louise-Marie is on her way home after completing three months of counter piracy patrols with the European Union’s counter piracy mission. Belgian Warship BNS Louise-Marie Sails For […]

  • Japan to supply 10 patrol boats

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    THE Philippines will receive 10 Coast Guard patrol boats on loan from Japan to enhance its capability to prevent illegal intrusions in its maritime area. Japan to supply 10 patrol […]

  • Joint Exercise Off Hawaiian Coast

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    “One of Canada’s responsibilities as a maritime nation is to ensure that we are interoperable with our maritime partners, including the United States,” Canadian Armed Forces Participate in a Joint […]

  • Suez Canal to increase transit fees

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    Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced January 31st it will raise transit fees on ships using the waterway by 2 to 5% starting May 1st. Suez Canal Authority to increase […]

  • MV Blida Crew Members Win

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    The vessel which was hijacked by pirates off Somalia and held in captivity for almost a year was sold at US$1,000,000 following a petition by the crew members. MV Blida […]

  • Chinese presence at Gwadar port concern

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    Pakistan’s decision to hand over strategic Gwadar port to China is a matter of “serious concern” for India, Defence Minister A K Antony said Wednesday. Chinese presence at Gwadar port […]

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