Tag: Islamic State

  • MariTrace suggests Suez BMP plan

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    Recent incidents prompts warning. Increased threat to shipping in Suez Canal MariTrace is recommending an immediate increase in security precautions for vessels operating in and around the Suez Canal area. […]

  • Egypt holds Suez trial run

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    High security for test run. Egypt holds trial run on second Suez Canal The first cargo ships have passed through Egypt’s second Suez Canal, amid tight security, ahead of the […]

  • Egypt on high alert

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    Major concerns that terrorists will attempt to strike. Egypt on high alert ahead of ‘new Suez Canal’ opening ceremony Egyptian authorities have announced a state of maximum alert in preparation […]

  • Libya claims attack on two vessels

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    Attacks remain unconfirmed. Libya claims attack on two vessels Libya’s internationally-recognised government has claimed its warplanes have sunk one vessel and attacked another close to the coast of Benghazi. An […]

  • Are PMSCs the answer for the Med?

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    The question is being asked… Faced with migrants and terrorists is private security the answer for Med shipping? By Charlie Bartlett from London As if it is not enough for […]

  • IS hiding among migrants: claim

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    Claims will alarm European nations. ISIS terrorists are arriving in Europe hidden among migrants crossing the Mediterranean on boats, warns EU’s top prosecutor By JENNIFER NEWTON FOR MAILONLINE The European Union’s […]

  • IS targets Suez?

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    Warnings from security experts. Islamic State targets the Suez Canal’s big reopening SAM CHAMBERS Cairo: Today marks exactly one month until the official opening of the newly expanded Suez Canal, […]

  • Libya: terminals still shut

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    Government deny re-openings. Libyan officials deny reopening of major oil terminals Libya Channel with Reuters Libya’s internationally recognized government denied reports that oil exports were to resume from its two […]

  • New fast boats for Egypt

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    Two new missile boats arrive in Alexandria from US. Egypt takes delivery of two US missile ships: embassy Egypt has taken delivery of two more US fast missile boats to […]

  • New Ship To Guard Against ‘Russian Aggression’

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    Work begins on HMS Medway. New Ship To Guard Against ‘Russian Aggression’ The Defence Secretary and Prime Minister talk up Britain’s commitment to global security after concerns from Barack Obama. […]

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