Month: January 2016

  • Mediterranean still terror target

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    Threat to shipping taken seriously. NATO Officer: Daesh Wants to Have Maritime Arm for Attacks in Mediterranean The Daesh (Islamic State) jihadist group has an ambition of creating a maritime arm […]

  • ReCAAP issues 2015 report

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    Total of 200 incidents logged by ReCAAP for SE Asia. ReCAAP ISC Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia – 2015 Annual Report ReCAAP ISC has published its annual […]

  • PLA-N visit Bangladesh

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    China continues to woo region. Chinese Navy vessels with missile frigates for the first time dock in Bangladesh Three Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels, including two missile frigates, […]

  • Destroyers need huge refit

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    The Royal Navy’s most modern warships are to be fitted with new engines because they keep breaking down. Type 45 destroyers: UK’s £1bn warships face engine refit By Jonathan Beale, […]

  • Tackle rise in sea robbery

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    Militancy, kidnap and armed robbery plaguing Delta. Tackle rise in sea robbery attacks, FG charged By Godfrey Bivbere Lagos—Former President of Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transportation Senior Staff […]

  • Exercise Iron Fist 2016

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    Exercise will see troops train on land and sea. Exercise Iron Fist 2016 Story by Cpl. Garrett White CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – For more than 55 years, the United States […]

  • Iran “warns US warship off”

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    Claims made in Iranian media. US warship leaves Iran war drills area after warning By Khalid Kazimov A US warship had to leave the secured area, where Iran was conducting […]

  • New toys for SL Navy

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    These will be the first brand new OPVs to join the Lankan navy. India to Sell Two OPVs to Lankan Navy in 2017 By P.K.Balachandran COLOMBO: India is to sell […]

  • Piracy warning to shipping

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    Concern industry is ignoring threats. Marine insurers wary of increasing piracy risk Jon Guy, insurance correspondent Marine insurers are set to engage with shipowners and charterers over what is being […]

  • ITF backs Seaman Guard Ohio appeal

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    Union to help with appeal. ITF backs Seaman Guard Ohio appeal The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is to pay for legal support for the court appeal of the ship’s […]

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