Month: April 2015
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Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia
Another oil tanker targeted by the region’s pirates. Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia The IMB reports that an oil tanker was hijacked by armed pirates on April 1st, possibly the […]
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Migration crisis in the Med
Unified action required to end tragic deaths. Migration Crisis in the Mediterranean: A Contact Group is needed CHRISTIAN BUEGER The Mediterranean is in crisis. The flow of migrants trafficked illegally […]
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Illegal fishing to boost piracy?
Several dhows hijacked in recent weeks. Rise in illegal fishing threatens to revive Somali piracy BY DRAZEN JORGIC (Reuters) – A rise in illegal fishing off Somalia could spark a […]
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Nigerian piracy and Buhari
Will Niger Delta crime increase under new leader? Buhari victory offers mixed messages for Gulf of Guinea shipping Stephen Spark The election of General Muhammadu Buhari as President has raised […]
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Yemen crisis: Fighting intensifies in Aden
Key port city sees significant fighting. Yemen crisis: Fighting intensifies in Aden Fighting in the Yemeni city of Aden has intensified as Houthi rebels try to seize the key government […]
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Counterpiracy patrols: China out, Chile in
Chile to join EUNAVFOR. Counterpiracy patrols: China out, Chile in Stephen Spark As China announced it would be suspending its anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, the Chilean Ministry […]
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Pakistan in talks with China ‘for eight submarines’
The Pakistani government has approved the purchase of eight new submarines from China, senior Pakistan Navy officers told the National Assembly’s defence committee on 31 March. Pakistan in talks with […]
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Ashland trains alongside ROK forces
The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland participated in Korean Marine Exchange Program 15.1, a bilateral training exercise with the Republic of Korea. Ashland trains alongside ROK forces By […]
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Nato war games due to start
Joint Warrior is held twice a year – in April and October – and includes several locations in Scotland and in the sea off its coast. Nato war games due […]
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Analysts cast doubt on Russian plans for supercarrier
The commander of the Russian Navy has announced plans for a ‘supercarrier’ exceeding 85,000 tonnes Analysts cast doubt on Russian plans for supercarrier Reuben F Johnson, Washington, DC – IHS […]
