Month: August 2014
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Kenya plans new OPV
New OPV planned for enhanced maritime security. Navy plans to acquire offshore patrol vessel for ocean surveillance Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday said his government is in the process […]
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NZ Navy takes over anti-piracy mission
Royal New Zealand Navy takes over Combined Task Force 151. NZ Navy takes over anti-piracy mission New Zealand has taken command of an international counter-piracy task force for the next […]
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Chinks in PMSC Armour?
The collapse of GoAGT has led to renewed scrutiny of the marsec industry. Chinks Appear in the Maritime Security Armour An Op-Ed piece by Simon Biggs, ASKET Ltd. Recently, we […]
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10th tanker hijacked in S.E. Asia
ReCAAP reports that the V.L. 14, a Thai-registered oil product tanker, was hijacked. 10th tanker hijacked in S.E. Asia Following up on media reports earlier this morning, ReCAAP has released […]
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March on Stress assesses MPHRP
Visit made to MPHRP in the Philippines. March on Stress assesses MPHRP’s care Professor Neil Greenberg of March on Stress at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, visited the […]
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Royal Navy Drugs Bust in Caribbean
HMS Argyll in successful drug operation. Royal Navy Drugs Bust in Caribbean A Royal Navy warship has seized £21 million worth of cocaine after a 12-hour pursuit across the Caribbean. […]
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Eyes of 6 pirates gouged out in Hatia
Piracy in Bay of Bengal is rarely reported, but still ongoing. Eyes of 6 pirates gouged out in Hatia Seven others receive injuries in the mob beating incident The local […]
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Oil Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Despite regional efforts, hijackings and oil theft persist. Black Gold Buccaneers: Oil Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Marissa Hall | Shale Plays Media The frequency of piracy attacks in […]
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Maritime security labelled high priority
Vietnam hosting 5th ASEAN Maritime Forum. Maritime security labelled a priority by ASEAN states Representatives of ASEAN countries met yesterday to review maritime co-operation and security among regional members at […]
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Today’s Value of Anti-Piracy Measures
Are shipping companies ignoring the basic requirements of BMP4? Today’s Value of Anti-Piracy Measures Two recent attacks in the Gulf of Guinea have highlighted the value of prepared crews and […]
