Tag: Hostage
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Piracy developments
Risks to shipping increase? Developments in Somali and South East Asian Piracy The ‘eradication’ of Somali piracy in 2012 was heralded as a key success story for international intervention, and […]
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Italy takes lead at EUNAVFOR
Spanish Navy concludes successful tour with EUNAVFOR. Spain Hands Over Force Command to Italy During Ceremony on board ESPS Galicia in Djibouti Port On Thursday 27 July 2017 Rear Admiral […]
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Piracy threat in West Africa
Despite recent drop in activity, threat remains. Piracy situation still serious in the Gulf of Guinea European shipowners are concerned about the continued piracy, armed robbery attacks and kidnapping for […]
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Joint US, PH patrols
You wait months for one joint patrol… Philippines, US hold naval patrols in Sulu Sea By Janvic Mateo MANILA, Philippines – The navies of the Philippines and the United States […]
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Nigerian Navy urges caution
Navy warns against complacency. Navy calls for group movement in N-Delta By Onozure Dania The Nigerian Navy has directed its officers and men of the Nigeria Naval Logistics Command, Oghara, […]
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Why be a pirate?
What are the key piracy drivers? Why be a pirate? Understanding motivations for piracy Zamzam Tatu, M&C Saatchi World Services, Kenya Following primary research recently conducted at Montagne Posse Prison, Seychelles, […]
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End Piracy in the Gulf of Aden
Could the US Navy’s littoral combat ships lend a hand? End Piracy in the Gulf of Aden By Rear Admiral Terry McKnight, US Navy (Retired) Steaming off the coast of […]
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Iran arrests pirates
Iranian police arrest pirates. Police arrests 5 armed pirates in Kangan Bushehr Province police chief said five armed pirates, who robbed vessels at the sea, have been arrested. Commander Heidar […]
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Nigeria’s Merchant Navy
Requests weapons for anti-piracy duties. Nigerian Merchant Navy Solicits Operational Equipment By Tunde Oguntola, Abuja The Nigerian Merchant Navy (Coastal Defence Force) has called on the federal government to empower […]
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Russia offers GoG help
Could Russian Navy bolster GoG security? Russia willing to contribute to security in Gulf of Guinea Russian Ambassador to Cameroon Nicolay Ratsiborinsky has expressed his country’s willingness to take part […]
