Tag: pirate attack
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New UK base in Bahrain
Base gives naval forces more reach in region. UK opens permanent military base in Bahrain RIYADH (Reuters) – The United Kingdom opened a permanent military base in Bahrain on Thursday, […]
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Yachters dodge attack
One very lucky family. Australian Family Saved from Pirate Attack off Yemen Pirate skiffs were finally scared away from a private yacht off Yemen when Japanese and Pakistani warships came […]
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Ghana kidnap response
Kidnap of crew prompts move. South Korea deploys anti-piracy warship after hijack of fishing boat off Ghana South Korea has deployed a naval vessel from its regional anti-piracy effort to help […]
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Crew kidnap off Ghana
Pirates raid Ghanaian vessel in Keta; take 3 Korean nationals hostage Suspected Nigerian pirates have raided a Ghanaian-owned fishing vessel off the coast of Keta in the Volta Region of […]
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Asia’s piracy fight
Abu Sayyaf threat persists. Asia expand piracy-fight Despite various initiatives, piracy is growing in Asia. The regional cooperation project has therefore now decided on further defense measures. At the recent General […]
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Gun boats for Nigeria
More assets for Nigeria. Germany Donates Five Gun Boats to Nigerian Navy for Lake Chad Operations By Ernest Chinwo Port Harcourt — The Federal Republic of Germany yesterday presented five […]
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Delta pirates attack
Attack lasted 30 minutes and saw pirates steal at least 10 speed boats. Sea Pirates Kill 2, Injure 3 In Bayelsa Suspected sea pirates have killed two persons and injured […]
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PH Navy base in Sulu?
A closer look at a noteworthy development. A New Philippines Naval Station in Sulu? By Prashanth Parameswaran Late last month, the Philippines finalized plans for the construction of a new naval […]
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Somali piracy: 10 years on
After Somali piracy, is sailing the Western Indian Ocean safe again? Sailors from the French Navy ship “La Somme” board a small craft after a pirate attack on a French […]
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Kenya’s maritime efforts
Kenya moves to secure maritime domain. Kenya pledges enhanced maritime security to develop blue economy Kenya’s defense forces will enhance surveillance along its coastline to ensure that development of blue […]
