Month: April 2017
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New OSV for MMEA
New OSV extends helicopter ranges, too. MMEA strengthening operations with new vessel from Japan KM Pekan, the biggest offshore patrol vessel (OPV) of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), will […]
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New toys for Iran’s Navy
Iran continues to renew aging fleet. Iranian Navy To Get New Missile-launching Ships, Submarine Iran is building fourth missile-launching Peykan-class warship for the naval forces in Caspian Sea, local media […]
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Philippines thwarts attack
Incident occurs week after Abu Sayyaf Group beheads crewman. Philippine Forces Thwart Pirate Attack On Tuesday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard foiled an attempted pirate attack on the cargo vessel […]
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Confusion over Strike Group
Strike group actually headed for naval exercises with Australia. North Korea tension: US ‘armada’ was not sailing to Korean peninsula A US aircraft carrier and other warships did not sail […]
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Securing Nigeria’s Maritime Domain
Securing Nigeria’s Maritime Domain In a bid to secure the nation’s maritime domain, the Nigerian Navy recently participated in the seventh Operation Obangame Express held in the Gulf of Guinea, writes […]
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Med migrant rescues
Thousands make crossing over weekend. Migrant boats: Thousands saved off Libyan coast over Easter Thousands of migrants have been saved from the sea near Libya during one of the busiest […]
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Two Somali Pirates Shot Dead
The identity of the naval forces was not released. Two Somali Pirates Shot Dead Voice of America reports that foreign naval forces have shot dead two Somali pirates in international […]
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ASG leader killed
Askali, terror group’s rising star, among six militants killed in clashes in Bohol resort town. Abu Sayyaf kidnapping mastermind shot dead Raul Dancel Security forces have killed Abu Sayyaf’s spokesman, […]
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Crew held for nine days
Al Kausar crew and vessel now free. Captain of Boat Seized by Somali Pirates Says Crew Held for 9 Days Harun Maruf The captain of an Indian boat hijacked by […]
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Japan, US plan joint drills
Message for China and North Korea. Japan, US plan joint drills in East China Sea Walter Sim Japanese and American navies are planning joint drills when United States warships arrive […]
