Month: November 2014
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Volvo race gets piracy all clear
Volvo Ocean Race: Fears over potential piracy quelled Abu Dhabi: Volvo Ocean Race’s seven-strong fleet — including Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing — are to sail from Cape Town to Abu […]
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ReCAAP piracy incidents in October
Small tanker hijackings continue to pose challenge in region. ReCAAP piracy incidents report in October 2014 George Joseph The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships […]
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Anti-piracy software begins testing
EU PMAR anti-piracy software begins testing The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a new anti-piracy software system that is currently being tested in two maritime operational centres […]
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Egypt: Navy ship attacked by gunmen
Suspected Islamists attack Egyptian Navy. Egypt: Navy ship attacked by gunmen in Mediterranean Gunmen have attacked an Egyptian navy ship in the Mediterranean Sea, state media say, leaving five servicemen […]
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Russia sends warships towards Australia
Sabre-rattling continues ahead of G20 meeting. Russia sends warships towards Australia before G20 meeting David Wroe Russia has sent a fleet of warships towards Australia in an apparent display of […]
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Chasing West Africa’s pirates
Piracy and maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea under the spotlight. Danger zone: Chasing West Africa’s pirates By Mary Harper Take a boat ride out from the Nigerian port […]
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UN renews anti-piracy plans
UN pledges to continue fight against Somali pirates. Security Council Renews Action to Fight Piracy off Somali Coast, Calling for Deployment of Vessels, Arms, Military Aircraft Expressing continued grave concern […]
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Pirates Attempt to Hijack Israeli Ship
Incident has not yet been confirmed by reporting agencies. Pirates Attempt to Hijack Israeli Cargo Ship At Sea Pirates attempted to board freighter sailing off coast of Somalia, but were […]
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Pakistan naval ship in Doha
Ship engaged in anti-piracy and anti-terror duties. Pakistan naval ship in Doha on goodwill visit By Umer Nangiana/Staff Reporter Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Aslat has arrived in Qatar on a […]
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What drives piracy?
Only land-based moves will end piracy. What Drives Maritime Piracy in Sub-Saharan Africa? by Brandon Prins, University of Tennessee Southeast Asia once dominated the landscape of maritime piracy. From 1999 […]
