Month: June 2013

  • S/V Quest Trial

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    The trial of three alleged Somali pirates charged with the 2011 murder of four Americans aboard a yacht off the coast of East Africa is set to begin. S/V Quest: […]

  • Evidence Handling Training

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    During a port visit to the Seychelles, EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) warship HSwMS Carlskrona conducted evidence handling training with the Seychellois Coastguard. EU Naval Force Warship HSwMS Carlskrona Conducts […]

  • Somali pirates face death penalty

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    Three Somali pirates charged in the February 2011 deaths of four Americans could face the death penalty, in a move that may discourage others. Somali pirates will face death penalty […]

  • A Royal Navy re think

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    An emerging view is that navies should focus on economic protection including protection of sea trade and sea communication in an age where information assurance is crucial to all our […]

  • NATO and Chinese Navy Join Forces

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    NATO joined with a medical delegation from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Navy Friday to provide medical assistance to the people of Qandala, Somalia. NATO and Chinese Navy Join Forces to […]

  • Arctic Convoy: Russian medal

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    An MP has urged the UK government to reconsider allowing veterans of the World War II Arctic Convoys to receive a medal from Russia. Arctic Convoy: Call to award Russian […]

  • Russia to send nuclear submarines

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    Russia plans to resume nuclear submarine patrols in the southern seas after a hiatus of more than 20 years following the break-up of the Soviet Union. Russia to send nuclear […]

  • Supporting seafarers with music

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    As part of the shipping industry’s efforts to support seafarers worldwide, the Baltic Exchange releases a collection of choral music today called Music for Seafarers. Baltic Exchange supports seafarers with […]

  • Rehabilitating pirates

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    Al Jazeera gains rare access to Somaliland prison where UN is trying to rehabilitate 40 pirates. But authorities say it may be easier to capture pirates out at sea than […]

  • Multi-national amphibious exercise

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    Marines conducted an In-Stream Offload with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) on Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach May 31. 11th MEU welcomes Japanese Forces to Camp Pendleton for multi-national […]

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