Month: April 2015
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A Botched Operation
Investigation into the attack on MT IMAS. A Botched Operation Chiemelie Ezeobi writes on the foiled pirate attack on a vessel conveying the much needed petroleum products in Nigerian waters. […]
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Serbian team joins EUNAVFOR
Serbians take over from Croatians. Serbian Maritime Protection Team Joins EU Naval Force to Protect World Food Programme Vessel MSM Douro Along the Somali Coastline On Tuesday 7 April a […]
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Ready together: CMF operations
CTF-150 surveillance patrols. Ready Together: aircraft and ship join forces to support CTF-150 maritime security and counter-terrorism operations In March the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) contributing and partner nations once […]
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Fighting strands cargo ships off Yemen
Lack of access to ports causing issues. Fighting strands cargo ships off Yemen By Jonathan Saul London – At least five merchant vessels carrying food are stuck off Yemen, shipping […]
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EU: Intolerable Inaction Costs Lives at Sea
Set Up Robust, Mediterranean-wide Search and Rescue Operation EU: Intolerable Inaction Costs Lives at Sea (Milan) – Reports of 400 lives lost in the Mediterranean between April 11-13, 2015, should […]
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Gulf of Aden convoys consider new speed
New speed proposed. Gulf of Aden convoys consider new speed MSR has been asked by MSCHOA to request feedback on a possible new speed introduction for convoys transiting the Internationally […]
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UAE warns fishing fleet over robberies
Moves to equip all boats with GPS. Watch out for robbers while out at sea, fishermen warned Coastguards have warned fishermen to protect themselves against being robbed while out at […]
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Smugglers Fire Shots in Migrant Rescue Operation
Added danger for rescue teams. Smugglers Fire Shots in Migrant Rescue Operation People smugglers fired several shots on Monday to recover a wooden boat after the migrants it was carrying […]
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Shipping plans cyber guidelines
Industry taking threat seriously. International Shipping Organisations Join Forces to Develop Cyber Security Guidelines for Shipping Press Release It has been announced today that the Round Table of international shipping […]
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Hundreds of migrants feared drowned off Libya
Mediterranean claims more lives. Hundreds of migrants feared drowned off Libya About 400 migrants are feared drowned after their boat capsized off Libya, survivors have told Save the Children. The […]
