Month: June 2015
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When piracy is actually robbery
Legal distinction often ignored by media. SSA: Need to differentiate between piracy and sea robbery Crystal Chan The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has emphasised that there is a difference between […]
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Five more robbers sought
Suspects claim they had five other accomplices. Five more robbers sought in Malaysian tanker hijacking Crystal Chan Malaysian authorities are today searching for a further five suspected robbers believed to […]
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People smuggling in Libya
Smugglers operate in the open. In lawless Libya, human smuggling right out in the open ‘I never had to hide it from anybody,’ says 27-year-old smuggler, in the business for […]
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Vietnam’s marine cops quiz suspects
Eight suspects speak Indonesian. Vietnam’s marine cops quizzing suspected hijackers HANOI: Vietnam’s marine police are questioning eight foreigners suspected of being the escaped pirates who commandeered a Malaysian-flagged tanker in […]
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India, NZ keen on closert ties
Moves to formalise relationship. India, New Zealand to keen on stepping up naval ties S. ANANDAN Indian and New Zealand navies will soon formalise a planned structure of engagement, which […]
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Maritime terrorism fearful of Iran
Rear Admiral once again praises nation’s navy. Maritime terrorism fearful of Iran’s power: Navy chief Iran’s Navy chief, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, says pirates and maritime terrorists are horrified by the […]
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Government scrambles to boost maritime security
Response vessels purchased from Japan. Government scrambles to boost maritime security By Miguel Ortilla, CNN Philippines Metro Manila (Philippines) — The National Coast Watch Center (NCWC) is supposed to be a […]
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Are shipowners ready for cyber attacks?
Hacking seen as next big threat. Are shipowners ready to prevent cyber attacks? Shipowners should be prepared to battle cyber threats to their assets, and the industry should be doing […]
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Oil tanker hijackers captured
Eight men arrested by authorities. Oil tanker hijackers said to be captured off Vietnam waters KUALA LUMPUR – The pirates who seized a Malaysian-flagged tanker in the South China Sea […]
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Nigerian Air Force attack pirates
Nigerian Air Force Raid Pirates Hideout In Calabar Manuel Ndimele he Nigerian Air Force, 207 Special Mobility unleashed its men on the hideouts of criminal elements on Calabar waterways according to the Navy. The 207 Special […]
