Month: May 2019
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Heightened Assessed Risk and Security Measures Implemented in Strait of Hormuz
May 20: Following the recent attacks at Fujairah anchorage: (1) Shipowners and ship managers are increasing their security measures while in the Strait of Hormuz. For example, (1a) Japanese shipping […]
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Fujairah Attack – ASSESSMENT
May 17: Further to initial reports, it has now been confirmed that on the morning of May 12, four tankers were attacked: AL MARZOQAH (IMO 9165762, KSA-Flagged) ANDREA VICTORY (IMO […]
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Haldia Port To Resume Operations After 2-Day Strike
May 17: Haldia port in India is likely to resume operations on Friday, ending a tense, two-day stand-off between the senior management and its workers. Sources said two unions, representing […]
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Sri Lankan Navy Apprehends Three Persons With 76.6 kg of Kerala Marijuana
May 15: A team of Sri Lankan naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command apprehended three persons with 76.6kg of Kerala marijuana whilst on patrol in the seas off […]
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Nigerian Police Uncover Plots to Attack Oil Facilities
May 15: Nigerian police on Wednesday, stated that they have uncovered plots by some persons to commence massive and coordinated attacks on oil installations across the country. Force spokesman, Frank […]
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Human Rights Group Attempts to Block Saudi Vessel Loading French Arms at Le Havre Port
May 09: Two French human rights group on Thursday sought to block the loading of weapons onto a Saudi Arabian vessel that was due to dock in Le Havre later […]
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British Colombia Port Workers Vote to Strike
May 14: Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada have voted overwhelmingly to strike against the member companies of the B.C. Maritime Employers Association in the union’s bid […]
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Dutch Cargo Vessel Used as Portable Meth Lab Starts Sinking During Raid in Moerdijk, Netherlands
May 10: At approx. 13:20 LT the Dutch Cargo vessel ARSIANCO started sinking while docked at the port of Moerdijk, Netherlands. The vessel had reportedly been “booby-trapped” with a remote-activated […]
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2.2 Tons of Cocaine Seized at Santa Marta Port, Colombia
May 12: Authorities in Colombia reportedly seized 2.2 tonnes of cocaine hidden inside four bags of copper ore in a container at Santa Marta port. According to police, the narcotics, […]
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Suspicious Approach of Bulk Carrier off Coast of Cabo Pasado, Ecuador
May 03: At approx. 10:10 UTC two speedboats – each with five POB – reportedly approached an underway bulk carrier off the coast of Ecuador (posn. 00:08.0S – 081:19.9W; 52nm […]