Month: October 2013

  • Al-Shabab base ‘attacked’

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    The militant group al-Shabab told the BBC “white soldiers” had arrived by boat at the port of Barawe and rebels had repulsed them, losing a fighter. Al-Shabab militant base ‘attacked’ […]

  • Devonport Dockyard loss of power

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    A loss of power at a city dockyard had “potential nuclear implications”, a MoD report said. The 90-minute power-loss could have been “catastrophic”, a nuclear analyst said. Devonport Dockyard loss of […]

  • Honours for only female winchman in RAF

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    Sgt Rachael Robinson, 37, from Devon, is among 117 servicemen and women recognised in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List. Military honours for the only female winchman in RAF […]

  • Competition winner

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    We’re really pleased to announce the winner of our Naval Damage Control competition as Mark Baker. Congratulations to him and we hope he has a great time at the event. […]

  • Australia continues commitment

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    Maritime counter piracy forces from around the globe, including the Australian Navy, continue to operate in the Indian Ocean to deter potential pirates. Australia continues commitment to Counter Piracy operations […]

  • Warships join Sydney Harbour flotilla

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    Warships from 17 nations sailed into Sydney Harbour on Friday to join the city’s centenary celebrations of the Australian navy fleet’s first visit. Warships join Sydney Harbour flotilla Warships from […]

  • 11 Pirates Convicted in Seychelles

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    On 2 October 2013 11 pirates were convicted in the Seychelles Supreme Court of committing acts of piracy and operating a pirate vessel between 7 – 11 May 2012. Their […]

  • Captain Phillips a hero?

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    A new Tom Hanks movie says Captain Phillips is the hero who saved his men when pirates attacked…but now a $50million lawsuit says he risked their lives Is Captain Phillips […]

  • World BORDERPOL Congress

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    The World BORDERPOL Congress is the only multi-jurisdictional transnational platform where the border protection, management and security industry policy-makers and practitioners convene annually to discuss the international challenges faced in […]

  • The Lancastrians ruling the waves

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    “Because it’s Lancaster we put a slant on food so we served fish and chips and mini hotpots. It promotes Lancashire as well as Britain!” The Lancastrians ruling the waves […]

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