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  • More armed guards on UK ships

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    A number of major UK shipping companies now carry armed teams to combat the threat of Somali pirates, a leading industry security spokesman has said. The prime minister said in […]

  • Sealift and European Cooperation

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    Richard de Silva of Defence IQ speaks to Colonel Christian Schmidt, director of the Movement Coordination Centre Europe (MCCE), a crucial organisation that provides direct support to the EU and […]

  • The Great Falklands Myth

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    As the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War arrives over the horizon like a rather fearsome storm cloud, the media hysteria in both countries is slowly building to a fever […]

  • Two fishermen shot dead by guards

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    Thiruvananthapuram: Taking a strong stand on two Indian fishermen being shot at and killed by the security personnel of Italian ship Enrica Lexie on Wednesday night, the Ministry of External […]

  • SA anti-piracy patrol to continue?

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    There appears to be some confusion regarding the continuation of South Africa’s anti-piracy operation in the Mozambique Channel. The South African Navy, with the aid and support of Mozambique, has […]

  • Iran iron ore, bulk trade slides

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    By Silvia Antonioli and Jonathan Saul LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Iron ore traders and dry bulk ship owners in Europe are pulling back from deals with Iran, worried they […]

  • Pirate Attacks in Guyana

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    Guyana is planning to tighten security measures on its waterways following the spate of pirate attacks on the country’s Pomeroon River. Guyana Tightens Maritime Security after Pirate Attacks By the Caribbean […]

  • Philippine Coast Guard Assistance

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    The Philippine Coast Guard is set to receive assistance from the United States in the form of $100,000 worth of equipment and training. PHL Coast Guard to receive equipment, training […]

  • Technology used to combat piracy

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    Big players in defence intelligence have come together in London to highlight how data and intelligence, used in a smart way, can help tackle piracy. It is the latest move […]

  • Captain Scott’s Newspaper Revisited

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    Captain Scott’s two Antarctic expeditions had their own newspaper, the South Polar Times, now reprinted for collectors By Robin McKie, The Observer The South Polar Times: Captain Scott’s newspaper revisited It had […]

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