Month: May 2017
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Martial Law in Mindanao
Abu Sayyaf Group responsible for a number of crew kidnappings. Martial Law Comes to Mindanao Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in the southern Philippines in response to a […]
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Libya CG accused
Reports that migrants were forced out of boat at gunpoint. Libyan coast guard accused of endangering refugee lives LIBYA – Libya’s Cost Guard stands accused by search and rescue organisations […]
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Indian Navy visits Lagos
Goodwill visit reiterates bond. Navy Day: Indian Naval Ship Arrives Lagos Today Eromosele Abiodun An Indian naval warship, INS Tarkash, will today arrive in Lagos on a scheduled goodwill visit. […]
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S. Korea vessel escapes pirates
Fears vessel had been hijacked. South Korea says contact resumed with vessel off Somalia, crew safe South Korea said on Saturday it has resumed contact with a distressed fishing vessel […]
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Canada extends Op Artemis
Extension authorizes deployment of frigate, patrol aircraft and up to 375 Canadian Forces personnel Canada extends maritime security mission in Middle East to 2021 By Marc-André Cossette, CBC News Canada is […]
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ASEAN concern over Abu Sayyaf
Philippines Terror Attack Threatens ASEAN Maritime Security By Noel Tarrazona The unprecedented attack of the ISIS-backed militant group Maute Group in Marawi City in Mindanao, the Philippines, could mark the […]
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PLAN, Myanmar naval drills
Next port of call is Chittagong, Bangladesh Chinese Navy Conducts First Drills With Myanmar Three Chinese naval vessels are making a goodwill tour of 20 nations along the route of […]
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Niger Delta militants return
Niger Delta militants return. After months of ceasefire, suspected militants blow up oil pipeline in Niger Delta Author: Wale Akinola Suspected oil rebels attacked a gas pipeline in Nigeria’s restive […]
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Pirates take dhow off Puntland
Vessel likely to be used as mother ship. Somali pirates hijack Iranian fishing vessel: Somali official By Abdiqani Hassan Somali pirates hijacked an Iranian fishing vessel on Tuesday to use […]
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Cyber Vigilance at Sea
No examples of vessel systems hacked, however… Cyber Vigilance at Sea: The New Norm By Captain Andrew Kinsey The risk of cyber attacks on vessels at sea continues to be […]
