Tag: Suez

  • 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 […]

  • Egyptian Navy Checking Vessels for Weapons

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    Growing safety fears prompt checks. Egyptian Navy Checking Vessels for Weapons The Egyptian Navy has launched random checks for weapons on board vessels calling at Egyptian Red Sea ports or […]

  • Egypt launches Suez Police force

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    New force to ensure Canal safety. Egypt to launch police force to protect Suez Canal Mark Szakonyi WASHINGTON — It’s too soon to determine whether a new police department tasked […]

  • Britain Never Left Persian Gulf

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    New base, but Royal Navy have had presence for some time. Back in Bahrain? Britain Never Left Persian Gulf Peter Harris It was announced earlier this month that Britain would establish its […]

  • Houthis threaten Red Sea countries

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    Yemen’s geographical position makes it a key player in region.  Houthis’ advance threatens Red Sea countries Walaa Hussein CAIRO — In light of the current crisis in Yemen and the […]

  • Time for a New Suez Canal

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    Plans for major new expansion of shipping route. Time for a New Suez Canal, Egypt Says CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt said on Tuesday it plans to build a new Suez […]

  • Egypt to receive missile craft

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    Egypt will soon receive the first two of four Ambassador IV fast missile craft from the US Egypt to receive Ambassador IV missile craft Egypt will soon receive the first […]

  • Release Beckons

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    Pirates are set to release an Egyptian multipurpose ship after payment of a ransom. The Red Sea Navigation multipurpose vessel 17,000-dwt “Suez” (built 1984) is expected to be freed after […]

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