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  • Call of Duty

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    Singapore is answering the call of duty – for the third time – to support international counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden. A 229-strong group from the Singapore Armed […]

  • Life Sentence

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    Two Somali men who pleaded guilty to piracy for a hijacking that ended in the deaths of four American sailors have been sentenced to life in prison. Burhan Abdirahman Yusuf […]

  • Iran to the Rescue

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    The Iranian Navy Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Seyyed Mahmoud Moussavi said that an Iranian bulk carrier has been rescued by the country’s Navy. Mousavi added, “due to vigilance of the […]

  • Let’s Axe Piracy

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    Singapore-based ship supplier, HMS Far East and specialist partners have launched a “Let’s Axe Piracy” campaign with a package including the Citadel HMS Anti-Piracy Kit, security equipment and armed guard […]

  • Tanker Taken

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    A tanker with 21 Indian sailors on board was hijacked on Saturday while at port in the Gulf state of Oman, India’s government shipping agency said. According to a Reuters […]

  • Lake Pirates

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    “Pirates” have been causing problems for local fishermen on Lake Victoria. Maritime safety and security officers have briefed East Africa police chiefs in Tanzania, on the problems. In a call […]

  • Business Booms

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    With the “boom” in the private maritime security sector there are some notable success stories. According to reports in Lloyd’s List, Protection Vessels International (PVI) is experiencing rapid growth and […]

  • Splashing Cash

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    The Ghanaian Air Force has been on a spending spree, having purchased an Embraer 190 jet and two Diamond DA 42 aircraft, the country’s defence minister has announced. The DA […]

  • Criminals Act

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    A $3.6 million ransom seized in Somalia in May was destined for a pirate boss subject to U.S. sanctions. This is seen as an illustration of how a criminal enterprise […]

  • Political Pressure

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    Shipowners in Germany are keeping up pressure on the government to support the deployment of sovereign armed forces aboard domestic-flagged vessels. Following the latest meeting with owners, trade union, police […]

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