Month: December 2014
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Denmark to compensate pirates
Another country to pay compensation. Denmark compensates suspected pirates for overly long detention (Reuters) – Denmark has compensated nine Somalis suspected of trying to hijack a Danish ship in 2013 […]
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IMSA to Close
Training company to close doors. Independent Maritime Security Associates to Close Independent Maritime Security Associates (IMSA) is ceasing trading. The organisation, based in Poole, has been one of the better […]
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Somali invites oil exploration
Despite security concerns and price slump, oil is still a big draw. Somalia invites energy companies to explore for oil The price of oil may have fallen off a cliff […]
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U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Grows
Around 4,000 US personnel at base. U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Continues to Grow By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity ROTA, Spain, Dec. 7, 2014 – The American […]
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Iranian warning before naval drill
Warning won’t please Western naval forces in region. Iran sends warning to foreigners ahead of holding naval drill By Umid Niayesh – Trend: Iran’s navy commander has warned “foreign” naval […]
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UK builds new M.E. base
New base for anti-piracy and maritime counter-terror ops. UK to establish £15m permanent Mid East military base Britain is to establish its first permanent military base in the Middle East […]
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Crewman dies during attack
Pirates board tanker, one crew killed. Tanker crewman shot dead off Malaysia George Joseph MALAYSIA: A tanker crewman has been shot dead off the coast of Malaysia, the IMB confirmed […]
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China helps fight piracy off Somalia
International naval forces still suppressing piracy in region. China helps fight piracy off Somalia A senior US State Department official praised China’s efforts in global counterpiracy in the waters off […]
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Iran Navy to deploy in Atlantic
Iranian Navy continues to plan expansion of patrols. Commander: Iranian Navy Plans to Deploy in Atlantic Ocean Soon Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced the country’s plans to […]
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NIMASA and false pirate reports
Claims that many reports are simply untrue. NIMASA raises the alarm over ‘false’ pirates’ reports Posted by: Oluwakemi Dauda The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has raised the alarm […]
