Montag, 27. Februar 2012
Japan PM Discusses Options for US Troops during Okinawa Visit (Stars & Stripes)
NAHA, Okinawa — Japan and the United States are working out the details of closing some military facilities on Okinawa, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said Monday during a visit here.Noda delivered the news to local leaders and toured Camp Kinser, a Marine
U.S., ROK Sailors Join Forces To Bestow Goodwill
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U.S., ROK Sailors Join Forces To Bestow Goodwill
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timmy Wakefield
From USS Blue Ridge Public Affairs
U.S., ROK Sailors Join Forces To Bestow Goodwill
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timmy Wakefield
From USS Blue Ridge Public Affairs
Singapore and Malaysia Navies Conduct Joint Exercise (Asia One)
AsiaOneMonday, Feb 27, 2012
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) are conducting a bilateral maritime exercise, from February 27 to 7 March 7, 2012.
Codenamed Exercise Malapura, Singapore is hosting this year's exercise, the 22nd in the series held since 1984.
About 540 personnel
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) are conducting a bilateral maritime exercise, from February 27 to 7 March 7, 2012.
Codenamed Exercise Malapura, Singapore is hosting this year's exercise, the 22nd in the series held since 1984.
About 540 personnel
23rd EBS Showcase Abilities to International Audience
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23rd EBS Showcase Abilities to International Audience
By Senior Airman Veronica McMahon
From 36th Wing Public Affairs
23rd EBS Showcase Abilities to International Audience
By Senior Airman Veronica McMahon
From 36th Wing Public Affairs
Italian cruise ship adrift in pirate-infested Indian Ocean after fire
NAIROBI, Kenya – An Italian cruise liner carrying more than 1,000 people was adrift without power in the pirate-infested Indian Ocean on Monday after a fire erupted in its generator room. The blaze was extinguished without causing any injuries, officials said.
Two tug boats from the island nation of Seychelles were steaming toward the drifting Costa Allegra, which had 636 passengers and 413 crew members on board, but they were not expected to
Two tug boats from the island nation of Seychelles were steaming toward the drifting Costa Allegra, which had 636 passengers and 413 crew members on board, but they were not expected to
Italian cruise ship adrift in Indian Ocean after fire
VICTORIA, Seychelles -- A Costa cruise ship carrying more than 1,000 people was adrift off the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean on Monday after a fire on board.All passengers aboard the Costa Allegra were unharmed, and the fire was extinguished, but the ship was without propulsion and was drifting, the ANSA news agency reported.The incident comes just a month after another Costa ship, the Costa Concordia, sank off the Italian coast, killing 32 people.Lloyd's List said the fire broke out
Ship adrift in Indian Ocean after fire
Published: Feb. 27, 2012 at 11:41 AM
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A fire set the Italian Costa Allegra cruise liner, sister ship to the doomed Costa Concordia, adrift in the Indian Ocean, officials said Monday.
The ship went adrift about 250 miles off the Seychelles, with no power after fire broke out near the generators, Sky News reported.
The Italian coast guard said the ship's more than 1,000 passengers are safe and that the fire had been put out.
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A fire set the Italian Costa Allegra cruise liner, sister ship to the doomed Costa Concordia, adrift in the Indian Ocean, officials said Monday.
The ship went adrift about 250 miles off the Seychelles, with no power after fire broke out near the generators, Sky News reported.
The Italian coast guard said the ship's more than 1,000 passengers are safe and that the fire had been put out.
Fire Breaks Out on Costa Cruise Ship, Vessel Adrift in Indian Ocean
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Costa Cruises can’t catch a break.
Just 6 weeks after the Costa Concordia ran aground off Italy, another one of their cruise ships, the Costa Allegra has caught fire and is now adrift two hundred miles southwest of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.
The following is the statement from Costa Cruises:
Costa Cruises has been informed that today at 10:39, Italian time, a fire developed on board Costa Allegra in the engine room, the local electric generators located at the
Costa Cruises can’t catch a break.
Just 6 weeks after the Costa Concordia ran aground off Italy, another one of their cruise ships, the Costa Allegra has caught fire and is now adrift two hundred miles southwest of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.
The following is the statement from Costa Cruises:
Costa Cruises has been informed that today at 10:39, Italian time, a fire developed on board Costa Allegra in the engine room, the local electric generators located at the
Fire Breaks Out On Costa Cruise Ship In Indian Ocean
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Costa Cruises can’t catch a break.
Just 6 weeks after the Costa Concordia ran aground off Italy, another one of their cruise ships, the Costa Allegra has caught fire and is now adrift two hundred miles southwest of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.
The following is the statement from Costa Cruises:
Costa Cruises has been informed that today at 10:39, Italian time, a fire developed on board Costa Allegra in the engine room, the local electric generators located at the
Costa Cruises can’t catch a break.
Just 6 weeks after the Costa Concordia ran aground off Italy, another one of their cruise ships, the Costa Allegra has caught fire and is now adrift two hundred miles southwest of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.
The following is the statement from Costa Cruises:
Costa Cruises has been informed that today at 10:39, Italian time, a fire developed on board Costa Allegra in the engine room, the local electric generators located at the
Costa cruise liner adrift in Indian Ocean six weeks after Concordia disaster
The incident comes just six weeks after the Concordia ran aground and then
capsized off the Italian island of Giglio, with the loss of at least 25
lives. Both ships are owned by the Genoa-based company, Costa Cruises.
The smaller, 29,000-tonne Costa Allegra had left the port of Diego Suarez in
Madagascar on Saturday and had been due to dock in Victoria, the capital of
the Seychelles, on Tuesday.
The Costa Allegra is commanded by Capt Nicolo Alba, 48, from Monopoli, Puglia,
capsized off the Italian island of Giglio, with the loss of at least 25
lives. Both ships are owned by the Genoa-based company, Costa Cruises.
The smaller, 29,000-tonne Costa Allegra had left the port of Diego Suarez in
Madagascar on Saturday and had been due to dock in Victoria, the capital of
the Seychelles, on Tuesday.
The Costa Allegra is commanded by Capt Nicolo Alba, 48, from Monopoli, Puglia,
Ship adrift in Indian Ocean after fire
Published: Feb. 27, 2012 at 11:41 AM
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A fire set the Italian Costa Allegra cruise liner, sister ship to the doomed Costa Concordia, adrift in the Indian Ocean, officials said Monday.
The ship went adrift about 250 miles off the Seychelles, with no power after fire broke out near the generators, Sky News reported.
The Italian coast guard said the ship's more than 1,000 passengers are safe and that the fire had been put out.
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A fire set the Italian Costa Allegra cruise liner, sister ship to the doomed Costa Concordia, adrift in the Indian Ocean, officials said Monday.
The ship went adrift about 250 miles off the Seychelles, with no power after fire broke out near the generators, Sky News reported.
The Italian coast guard said the ship's more than 1,000 passengers are safe and that the fire had been put out.
Italian cruise ship adrift in Indian Ocean after fire
VICTORIA, Seychelles -- A Costa cruise ship carrying more than 1,000 people was adrift off the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean on Monday after a fire on board.All passengers aboard the Costa Allegra were unharmed, and the fire was extinguished, but the ship was without propulsion and was drifting, the ANSA news agency reported.The incident comes just a month after another Costa ship, the Costa Concordia, sank off the Italian coast, killing 32 people.Lloyd's List said the fire broke out
Cruise Ship Adrift
Published on February 27, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
A fire broke out Monday in the generator room of an Italian cruise ship, the Costa Allegra, leaving it adrift off the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, but causing no casualties among the passengers or crew, the Italian coast guard and the ship’s owner said.
Coast Guard Cmdr. Cosimo Nicastro told SkyTG24 TV that the ship’s captain told Italian authorities the blaze was quickly extinguished.
“The passengers are fine,”
A fire broke out Monday in the generator room of an Italian cruise ship, the Costa Allegra, leaving it adrift off the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, but causing no casualties among the passengers or crew, the Italian coast guard and the ship’s owner said.
Coast Guard Cmdr. Cosimo Nicastro told SkyTG24 TV that the ship’s captain told Italian authorities the blaze was quickly extinguished.
“The passengers are fine,”
Rising oil prices fuel piracy
By Susan Njanji
The waters off West Africa's coast, the Gulf of Guinea, are a growing source of oil and have recently seen a spike in piracy for theft of its riches, a development seen to be fuelled partly by rising crude prices.
Attacks on vessels have grown in number and scope, spreading across a broader region in what is becoming a new piracy hotspot. Vessels carrying petroleum products have been the most targeted.
As oil prices hit nine-month highs this week, the leader of the small
The waters off West Africa's coast, the Gulf of Guinea, are a growing source of oil and have recently seen a spike in piracy for theft of its riches, a development seen to be fuelled partly by rising crude prices.
Attacks on vessels have grown in number and scope, spreading across a broader region in what is becoming a new piracy hotspot. Vessels carrying petroleum products have been the most targeted.
As oil prices hit nine-month highs this week, the leader of the small
Navy thwarts pirate attack on Iranian oil tanker
An attempt by pirates to hijack an Iranian oil tanker North of a strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden was foiled due to the timely action by the Iranian fleet of warships present in the region, FNA reported.The Iranian oil tanker came under attack by 6 Somali pirate speedboats 35 miles North of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.The Iranian naval forces and commandos' swift action forced the pirates to flee the scene.The Iranian Navy has been conducting anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of
Fighting piracy on the high seas
THE navy’s latest contribution to an international force fighting piracy has been welcomed into the fold.
Commodore Aage Buur Jensen of the Royal Danish Navy, the commander of the combined maritime forces’ counter piracy force (CTF-151) paid a flying visit to HMS Westminster, the latest frigate to arrive in theatre under his command.
HMS Westminster made the rendezvous with the commodore’s flagship in the Gulf of Aden. During his visit, the commodore was presented
Commodore Aage Buur Jensen of the Royal Danish Navy, the commander of the combined maritime forces’ counter piracy force (CTF-151) paid a flying visit to HMS Westminster, the latest frigate to arrive in theatre under his command.
HMS Westminster made the rendezvous with the commodore’s flagship in the Gulf of Aden. During his visit, the commodore was presented
CTF-151 Discusses Counter-Piracy Aboard Russian Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship Admiral Tributs
Members of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, embarked aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), met with Russian leadership aboard the Russian anti-submarine warfare ship Admiral Tributs, Feb. 19.
The meeting gave the two naval leaders the opportunity to discuss counter-piracy operations and how the two ships could use each other’s resources in a cooperative effort to maintain safety and security in the region’s waterways.
“It is important for us to learn how we can
The meeting gave the two naval leaders the opportunity to discuss counter-piracy operations and how the two ships could use each other’s resources in a cooperative effort to maintain safety and security in the region’s waterways.
“It is important for us to learn how we can
Saudi Arabia Says Iran Warships Visited for Training
RIYADH — Iranian warships that docked in Saudi Arabia this month were part of a “training tour for students” in the Islamic republic’s navy, the state news agency SPA reported on Feb. 25.
It said officials at Tehran’s embassy in Riyadh submitted a request for two ships and a helicopter to dock at Jeddah between Feb. 1 and 7.
“The purpose of such docking is part of a training tour for students of the Iranian navy, rather than what has been stated by the
It said officials at Tehran’s embassy in Riyadh submitted a request for two ships and a helicopter to dock at Jeddah between Feb. 1 and 7.
“The purpose of such docking is part of a training tour for students of the Iranian navy, rather than what has been stated by the
LNG Shippers Confront Piracy Risk
Experts at Informa’s LNG Shipping Conference in London, yesterday said that owners of liquefied natural gas carriers are increasingly turning to the use of armed guards on their ships to prevent the potentially disastrous consequences of a hijacking by pirates.
The panel explained that capture and holding of an LNG carrier by pirates, which has not so far occurred, would have worse consequences than for other types of vessels. Ransoms would be higher given that LNG ships are the
The panel explained that capture and holding of an LNG carrier by pirates, which has not so far occurred, would have worse consequences than for other types of vessels. Ransoms would be higher given that LNG ships are the
Puntland Police to be 'Reactivated'
As the world descended on London to discuss the mess that is Somalia, it was announced that the Puntland Police will be reactivated to hunt down pirates ashore.
Speaking to the media at the event, Puntland’s interior minister Abdullahi Ahmed Jama proudly boasted that the “Puntland Maritime Police Force” will be resuming operations imminently and their brief will be to target pirate gangs on land. The initiative is to be funded by the UAE government and the personnel
Speaking to the media at the event, Puntland’s interior minister Abdullahi Ahmed Jama proudly boasted that the “Puntland Maritime Police Force” will be resuming operations imminently and their brief will be to target pirate gangs on land. The initiative is to be funded by the UAE government and the personnel
Spanish warship ESPS INFANTA ELENA joins EUNAVFOR in the Horn of Africa
ESPS Infanta Elena
ESPS INFANTA ELENA, a Descubierta class corvette, joins the EUNAVFOR operation ATALANTA today, 27 February.
ESPS INFANTA ELENA, commissioned into the Spanish Navy in April 1980 is a patrol ship of 1200 tonnes.
The Spanish ship joins OP ATALANTA operations with the mission to protect vulnerable shipping and World Food Programme vessels, in addition to deterrence and disruption of piracy in the Somali Basin and Horn of
IMO Stance on Killing of Fishermen
Published on February 27, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
According to Lee Adamson, head of the IMO’s public information services, the incident which occurred off the coast of Kerala on 15 February, does not fall under the purview of the global maritime regulator.
IMO refuses to intervene in row over killing of fishermen
The two marines, employed with the Italian government, were part of a security detachment assigned to protect the Italian merchant ship Enrica Lexie from pirate
According to Lee Adamson, head of the IMO’s public information services, the incident which occurred off the coast of Kerala on 15 February, does not fall under the purview of the global maritime regulator.
IMO refuses to intervene in row over killing of fishermen
The two marines, employed with the Italian government, were part of a security detachment assigned to protect the Italian merchant ship Enrica Lexie from pirate
Letter from the Titanic
Published on February 27, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
A two-page note John Edward Simpson wrote to his mother days before the ship sank in April 1912 is to expected to fetch at least $50,000 at the auction later this week in Long Island, New York.
Relatives of Titanic officer seek return of letter
By Meera Selva
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) – The descendants of a surgeon who died on the Titanic nearly 100 years ago are appealing for a benefactor to purchase a
A two-page note John Edward Simpson wrote to his mother days before the ship sank in April 1912 is to expected to fetch at least $50,000 at the auction later this week in Long Island, New York.
Relatives of Titanic officer seek return of letter
By Meera Selva
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) – The descendants of a surgeon who died on the Titanic nearly 100 years ago are appealing for a benefactor to purchase a
Inaugural SCEG Conference
Published on February 27, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
The SCEG is a special interest group within the UK’s aerospace, defence and security trade association, ADS Group. The SCEG was appointed by the UK Government in June 2011 as its industry partner for regulation and accreditation.
UK FCO to host inaugural SCEG Conference
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is to host the Inaugural Conference of the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) on Monday 5 March
The SCEG is a special interest group within the UK’s aerospace, defence and security trade association, ADS Group. The SCEG was appointed by the UK Government in June 2011 as its industry partner for regulation and accreditation.
UK FCO to host inaugural SCEG Conference
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is to host the Inaugural Conference of the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) on Monday 5 March
Inaugural SCEG Conference
Published on February 27, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
The SCEG is a special interest group within the UK’s aerospace, defence and security trade association, ADS Group. The SCEG was appointed by the UK Government in June 2011 as its industry partner for regulation and accreditation.
UK FCO to host inaugural SCEG Conference
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is to host the Inaugural Conference of the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) on Monday 5 March
The SCEG is a special interest group within the UK’s aerospace, defence and security trade association, ADS Group. The SCEG was appointed by the UK Government in June 2011 as its industry partner for regulation and accreditation.
UK FCO to host inaugural SCEG Conference
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is to host the Inaugural Conference of the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) on Monday 5 March
Inaugural SCEG Conference
Published on February 27, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
The SCEG is a special interest group within the UK’s aerospace, defence and security trade association, ADS Group. The SCEG was appointed by the UK Government in June 2011 as its industry partner for regulation and accreditation.
UK FCO to host inaugural SCEG Conference
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is to host the Inaugural Conference of the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) on Monday 5 March
The SCEG is a special interest group within the UK’s aerospace, defence and security trade association, ADS Group. The SCEG was appointed by the UK Government in June 2011 as its industry partner for regulation and accreditation.
UK FCO to host inaugural SCEG Conference
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is to host the Inaugural Conference of the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) on Monday 5 March
Fighting Drugs
Published on February 27, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
Two San Diego-based Coast Guard cutters regularly work off the western coast of South America to play a part in the long-running war against drugs.
TAKING FIGHT ON DRUGS TO THE SEAWritten by Jeanette SteeleThe San Diego Union-Tribune
2 San Diego-based Coast Guard cutters regularly trawl the waters off the coast of South America
It was night on the Eastern Pacific, about 230 miles off the coast of Ecuador.
A U.S. Coast Guard
Two San Diego-based Coast Guard cutters regularly work off the western coast of South America to play a part in the long-running war against drugs.
TAKING FIGHT ON DRUGS TO THE SEAWritten by Jeanette SteeleThe San Diego Union-Tribune
2 San Diego-based Coast Guard cutters regularly trawl the waters off the coast of South America
It was night on the Eastern Pacific, about 230 miles off the coast of Ecuador.
A U.S. Coast Guard
Iran Navy escorts 1,400 ships in 4 years
The commander of the Iranian Navy says the country’s naval fleet has thus far escorted 1,400 oil tankers and vessels, and protected them from pirates in international waters.
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Sunday that Iran's naval fleet started its international mission to protect Iranian commercial ships, oil tankers and other in-distress vessels in 2008.
“During this period, about 1,400 commercial ships and oil tankers belonging to
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Sunday that Iran's naval fleet started its international mission to protect Iranian commercial ships, oil tankers and other in-distress vessels in 2008.
“During this period, about 1,400 commercial ships and oil tankers belonging to
Piracy costs east African economies
By: Kemantha Govender
DURBAN: Piracy and maritime-related crime on the east coast of Africa is said to be costing the region around R100 billion.
This at a time when food prices, which are on the increase due to higher insurance premiums of ships, is having a devastating economic impact on Africa. And, with pirates targeting any vessel, the fishing industry too has come under strain.Chief of Navies and Maritime Wing Commanders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries
DURBAN: Piracy and maritime-related crime on the east coast of Africa is said to be costing the region around R100 billion.
This at a time when food prices, which are on the increase due to higher insurance premiums of ships, is having a devastating economic impact on Africa. And, with pirates targeting any vessel, the fishing industry too has come under strain.Chief of Navies and Maritime Wing Commanders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries
Pirate Attack Report
The IMB's Piracy Reporting Centre has just released details of an attack today, Monday February 27th. The report states that a bulk carrier underway in position 12.29N-043.41E at 0430 UTC in the Bab El Mandeb Straits noticed nine skiffs approaching aggressively to their starboard side, with one skiff to port.
The bulk carrier's Master raised the alarm, increased the vessel's speed and began evasive manouevres. One skiff containing 10-15 pirates closed to within 1nm. At this point,
The bulk carrier's Master raised the alarm, increased the vessel's speed and began evasive manouevres. One skiff containing 10-15 pirates closed to within 1nm. At this point,
Spanish warship joins EUNAVFOR
Published on February 27, 2012 by Mark Sutcliffe · No Comments
ESPS INFANTA ELENA, a Descubierta class corvette, joins the EUNAVFOR operation ATALANTA today, 27 February.
ESPS INFANTA ELENA, commissioned into the Spanish Navy in April 1980 is a patrol ship of 1200 tonnes.
The Spanish ship joins OP ATALANTA operations with the mission to protect vulnerable shipping and World Food Programme vessels, in addition to deterrence and disruption of piracy in the Somali Basin and Horn of
ESPS INFANTA ELENA, a Descubierta class corvette, joins the EUNAVFOR operation ATALANTA today, 27 February.
ESPS INFANTA ELENA, commissioned into the Spanish Navy in April 1980 is a patrol ship of 1200 tonnes.
The Spanish ship joins OP ATALANTA operations with the mission to protect vulnerable shipping and World Food Programme vessels, in addition to deterrence and disruption of piracy in the Somali Basin and Horn of
SA jack up navy to combat Somali piracy
Published on February 27, 2012 by Mark Sutcliffe · No Comments
International shipping lines are seriously thinking about the safety of their vessels transiting East African waters as the threat of Somali piracy grows, says Defence and Military Veterans Affairs Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.
Speaking at a Parliamentary press briefing on Sunday, Sisuslu said the threat was growing with 17 incidents reported in Tanzanian waters during the past year.
“As the international patrols off the
International shipping lines are seriously thinking about the safety of their vessels transiting East African waters as the threat of Somali piracy grows, says Defence and Military Veterans Affairs Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.
Speaking at a Parliamentary press briefing on Sunday, Sisuslu said the threat was growing with 17 incidents reported in Tanzanian waters during the past year.
“As the international patrols off the
India calls for global effort in fight against pirates
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Calcutta News.NetMonday 27th February, 2012 (IANS) With incidents of piracy on the rise in the Indian Ocean region, India Monday stressed the need for an international cooperative effort to contain the sea brigands as well to address the root causes for the menace.Defence Minister A.K. Antony made the call at a National Maritime Foundation (NMF) event here on Indian Ocean region's security, where he also pointed out that the challenge of piracy is yet to be "effectively
Calcutta News.NetMonday 27th February, 2012 (IANS) With incidents of piracy on the rise in the Indian Ocean region, India Monday stressed the need for an international cooperative effort to contain the sea brigands as well to address the root causes for the menace.Defence Minister A.K. Antony made the call at a National Maritime Foundation (NMF) event here on Indian Ocean region's security, where he also pointed out that the challenge of piracy is yet to be "effectively
Fight against piracy needs global effort: India
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Calcutta News.NetMonday 27th February, 2012 (IANS) With incidents of piracy on the rise in the Indian Ocean region, India Monday stressed the need for an international cooperative effort to contain the sea brigands.Defence Minister A.K. Antony made the call at a National Maritime Foundation (NMF) event here on the Indian Ocean region's security, where he also pointed out that the challenge of piracy is yet to be 'effectively quarantined'.'Piracy cases are continuing at an alarming rate.
Calcutta News.NetMonday 27th February, 2012 (IANS) With incidents of piracy on the rise in the Indian Ocean region, India Monday stressed the need for an international cooperative effort to contain the sea brigands.Defence Minister A.K. Antony made the call at a National Maritime Foundation (NMF) event here on the Indian Ocean region's security, where he also pointed out that the challenge of piracy is yet to be 'effectively quarantined'.'Piracy cases are continuing at an alarming rate.
EU extends Somalia anti-piracy mission
EU foreign ministers on Monday extended the bloc's Somali anti-piracy mission Atalanta until December 2014, but did not act on plans to attack pirate gangs on land as well as at sea.
Ministers "agreed to extend the mandate of EU-NAVFOR Atalanta until December 2014", a statement said as talks focused on Syria and Serbia began in Brussels.
Diplomatic sources last week said discussions were being held on fine-tuning "an enlargement of the area of operations of the anti-piracy mission to the
Ministers "agreed to extend the mandate of EU-NAVFOR Atalanta until December 2014", a statement said as talks focused on Syria and Serbia began in Brussels.
Diplomatic sources last week said discussions were being held on fine-tuning "an enlargement of the area of operations of the anti-piracy mission to the
Regulation, Expansion of French Private Security Firms Urged
By PIERRE TRAN
PARIS — A bipartisan French parliamentary report is calling for recognition and regulation of private military companies, hoping to reverse the strong climate of rejection regarding security contractors.
The report, published Feb. 14 and co-authored by members Jean-Claude Viollet (Socialist) and Christian Menard (Union pour un Mouvement Populaire), points up the growth of business in private security and military activity over the last two decades, led by U.S. and
PARIS — A bipartisan French parliamentary report is calling for recognition and regulation of private military companies, hoping to reverse the strong climate of rejection regarding security contractors.
The report, published Feb. 14 and co-authored by members Jean-Claude Viollet (Socialist) and Christian Menard (Union pour un Mouvement Populaire), points up the growth of business in private security and military activity over the last two decades, led by U.S. and
Navy, Coast Guard to be better equipped
Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said that steps will be taken to further improve the safety of the country's coastline and territorial waters so that fishermen feel safe when they go out to sea.
He was talking to presspersons here on Sunday evening after expressing his condolences to the family members of Valentine who was killed at sea on February 15 when Italian marines aboard the tanker Enrica Lexie opened fire.
Mr. Antony spent 15 minutes with Valentine's wife and two sons.
He said that
He was talking to presspersons here on Sunday evening after expressing his condolences to the family members of Valentine who was killed at sea on February 15 when Italian marines aboard the tanker Enrica Lexie opened fire.
Mr. Antony spent 15 minutes with Valentine's wife and two sons.
He said that
Piracy increases in W Africa
Lagos -The waters off West Africa's coast, the Gulf of Guinea, are a growing source of oil and have recently seen a spike in piracy for theft of its riches, a development seen to be fuelled partly by rising crude prices.
Attacks on vessels have grown in number and scope, spreading across a broader region in what is becoming a new piracy hotspot. Vessels carrying petroleum products have been the most targeted.
As oil prices hit nine-month highs this week, the leader of the small West Africa
Attacks on vessels have grown in number and scope, spreading across a broader region in what is becoming a new piracy hotspot. Vessels carrying petroleum products have been the most targeted.
As oil prices hit nine-month highs this week, the leader of the small West Africa
London Conference provides Seychelles meetings with high-level government officials
The Seychelles President, Mr. James Michel, has met with the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, at a meeting in the margins of the London Conference on Somalia.
Mr. Ban Ki-moon expressed deep appreciation for the efforts Seychelles is making in the fight against piracy and recognized the significant contribution of Seychelles despite its size and limited resources.
President Michel thanked the United Nations for the support of its agencies, such as the UNODC, in building capacity
Mr. Ban Ki-moon expressed deep appreciation for the efforts Seychelles is making in the fight against piracy and recognized the significant contribution of Seychelles despite its size and limited resources.
President Michel thanked the United Nations for the support of its agencies, such as the UNODC, in building capacity
Indian Navy succeeds in pushing back pirates
Sudha Nambudiri,
KOCHI: The Indian Navy's action against the Somalian pirates off the Gulf of Aden has resulted in the seas on the Indian side being declared a safe area for merchant ships. "Many ships have been taking the route off the Indian coast after the Indian Navy's strong action against the Somalian pirates," said Captain Pottengal Mukundan, Director, International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC).Speaking to TOI, Captain Mukundan said that there
KOCHI: The Indian Navy's action against the Somalian pirates off the Gulf of Aden has resulted in the seas on the Indian side being declared a safe area for merchant ships. "Many ships have been taking the route off the Indian coast after the Indian Navy's strong action against the Somalian pirates," said Captain Pottengal Mukundan, Director, International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC).Speaking to TOI, Captain Mukundan said that there
SA to jack up navy to combat Somali piracy
International shipping lines are seriously thinking about the safety of their vessels transiting East African waters as the threat of Somali piracy grows, says Defence and Military Veterans Affairs Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.
Speaking at a Parliamentary press briefing on Sunday, Sisuslu said the threat was growing with 17 incidents reported in Tanzanian waters during the past year.
"As the international patrols off the Somali coast hamper the pirates' ability to operate there, then they move
Speaking at a Parliamentary press briefing on Sunday, Sisuslu said the threat was growing with 17 incidents reported in Tanzanian waters during the past year.
"As the international patrols off the Somali coast hamper the pirates' ability to operate there, then they move
Galmudug Forces Attack Pirates in Hobyo
Six Pirates Detained and Two Officers Injured in Clash
By ABDI ABTIDOON
Reports from Hobyo district in Mudug region indicate that Somali pirates and Galmudug security forces have clashed after heavy fighting erupted involving the two, locals and Galmudug officials confirmed.
The fighting started after Galmudug security forces attacked a pirate's base in a bid to detain some of the pirates who had landed near the coast. The pirates had brought a hijacked ship owned by the United Arab Emirates
By ABDI ABTIDOON
Reports from Hobyo district in Mudug region indicate that Somali pirates and Galmudug security forces have clashed after heavy fighting erupted involving the two, locals and Galmudug officials confirmed.
The fighting started after Galmudug security forces attacked a pirate's base in a bid to detain some of the pirates who had landed near the coast. The pirates had brought a hijacked ship owned by the United Arab Emirates
Ransom Concerns
Much has been made of the Somalia conference held in London last week, when heads of state and foreign ministers from around 50 countries focused on the political issues facing the country.
Unfortunately there is a feeling that the actual piracy crisis took something of a back seat, even though there was talk of the “root causes” or such crimes.
More worrying for some has been the talk of discouraging the payment of ransoms to pirates and other groups to eliminate the
Unfortunately there is a feeling that the actual piracy crisis took something of a back seat, even though there was talk of the “root causes” or such crimes.
More worrying for some has been the talk of discouraging the payment of ransoms to pirates and other groups to eliminate the
Spanish warship ESPS INFANTA ELENA joins EUNAVFOR in the Horn of Africa
ESPS INFANTA ELENA, a Descubierta class corvette, joins the EUNAVFOR operation ATALANTA today, 27 February.
ESPS INFANTA ELENA, commissioned into the Spanish Navy in April 1980 is a patrol ship of 1200 tonnes.
The Spanish ship joins OP ATALANTA operations with the mission to protect vulnerable shipping and World Food Programme vessels, in addition to deterrence and disruption of piracy in the Somali Basin and Horn of Africa.
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ESPS INFANTA ELENA, commissioned into the Spanish Navy in April 1980 is a patrol ship of 1200 tonnes.
The Spanish ship joins OP ATALANTA operations with the mission to protect vulnerable shipping and World Food Programme vessels, in addition to deterrence and disruption of piracy in the Somali Basin and Horn of Africa.
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Problems With The Shooting Of Two Indian Fishermen By Italian Ship Enrica Lexie – OpEd
By Commodore R. S. Vasan
The cold blooded murder of two Indian fishermen by the armed guards on the Italian ship Enrica Lexie on 15th evening clearly illustrates that all is not well in the response structures against piracy and armed robbery. While a complete investigation is definitely needed to establish the sequence of events that led to this unfortunate incident, from what is available in the public domain and by the reports by independent agencies, it is clear that the security guards
The cold blooded murder of two Indian fishermen by the armed guards on the Italian ship Enrica Lexie on 15th evening clearly illustrates that all is not well in the response structures against piracy and armed robbery. While a complete investigation is definitely needed to establish the sequence of events that led to this unfortunate incident, from what is available in the public domain and by the reports by independent agencies, it is clear that the security guards
Spanish warship ESPS INFANTA ELENA to join EUNAVFOR in the Horn of Africa
ESPS Infanta Elena
ESPS INFANTA ELENA, a Descubierta class corvette, joins the EUNAVFOR operation ATALANTA today, 27 February.
ESPS INFANTA ELENA, commissioned into the Spanish Navy in April 1980 is a patrol ship of 1200 tonnes.
The Spanish ship joins OP ATALANTA operations with the mission to protect vulnerable shipping and World Food Programme vessels, in addition to deterrence and disruption of piracy in the Somali Basin and Horn of
Sonntag, 26. Februar 2012
USS Germantown Builds Relationship with Thai School
LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – USS Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participated in a community service (COMSERV) project at a local school during a port visit to Laem Chabang Feb. 23.
Twenty Sailors visited Ban Ronghip School to interact with local children and deliver school supplies and sporting goods such as soccer balls, volleyballs and badminton equipment.Germantown’s Chaplain, Lt. j.g. Robert Hecox said the project was a
Twenty Sailors visited Ban Ronghip School to interact with local children and deliver school supplies and sporting goods such as soccer balls, volleyballs and badminton equipment.Germantown’s Chaplain, Lt. j.g. Robert Hecox said the project was a
USS Bonhomme Richard Arrives in 7th Fleet for Hull Swap and Forward Deployment
PACIFIC OCEAN – USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations Feb. 24, joining forward deployed naval forces (FDNF) in Sasebo, Japan in preparation for a hull swap with USS Essex (LHD 2) later this spring.
A hull swap is part of the U.S. Navy's long-range plan to maintain a highly capable amphibious ready group forward deployed in U.S. Pacific Command's area of responsibility.
Bonhomme Richard completed a mid-life modernization and maintenance
A hull swap is part of the U.S. Navy's long-range plan to maintain a highly capable amphibious ready group forward deployed in U.S. Pacific Command's area of responsibility.
Bonhomme Richard completed a mid-life modernization and maintenance
Fukushima Survivors present paper cranes, dolls to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka
YOKOSUKA, Japan – Survivors of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster presented 11 sets of traditional paper cranes and dolls to three command master chiefs on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb. 24.
U.S. 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Tyler Schoeppey, Task Force 70 Command Master Chief Joseph D. Fahrney, and Commander U.S. Naval Forces Japan’s Region Master Chief Paul Kingsbury accepted the gifts from the Helping Hands of T?hoku organization on behalf of the 7th Fleet
U.S. 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Tyler Schoeppey, Task Force 70 Command Master Chief Joseph D. Fahrney, and Commander U.S. Naval Forces Japan’s Region Master Chief Paul Kingsbury accepted the gifts from the Helping Hands of T?hoku organization on behalf of the 7th Fleet
Chief of Naval Personnel Visits CFAY
YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Chief of Naval Personnel visited and spoke with Sailors forward-deployed to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), during an all-hands call at the Benny Decker Theater, Feb. 23.
Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, Chief of Naval Personnel, talked about the future of personnel in today’s Navy, focusing on the forward deployed aspect of the fleet.
“We’re going to continue to put our best ships forward,” said Van Buskirk. “It’s all about the continuous
Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, Chief of Naval Personnel, talked about the future of personnel in today’s Navy, focusing on the forward deployed aspect of the fleet.
“We’re going to continue to put our best ships forward,” said Van Buskirk. “It’s all about the continuous
U.S. flirts with risky cold war in warm waters
Monday, Feb. 27, 2012
SEATTLE — On two occasions in my life I found myself living close to the South China Sea. The sea became my escape from life's pressing responsibilities. There is no escaping the fact that the serene waters are now also grounds for a nascent but real new cold war.
China takes the name of the sea very seriously. Its claim over the relatively massive water body — laden with oil, natural gas and other resources — is perhaps "ill-defined," per the account of the BBC
SEATTLE — On two occasions in my life I found myself living close to the South China Sea. The sea became my escape from life's pressing responsibilities. There is no escaping the fact that the serene waters are now also grounds for a nascent but real new cold war.
China takes the name of the sea very seriously. Its claim over the relatively massive water body — laden with oil, natural gas and other resources — is perhaps "ill-defined," per the account of the BBC
Indian Navy succeeds in pushing back pirates
The Indian Navy’s action against the Somalian pirates has resulted in the seas on the Indian side being declared a safe area. KOCHI: The Indian Navy's action against the Somalian pirates off the Gulf of Aden has resulted in the seas on the Indian side being declared a safe area for merchant ships. "Many ships have been taking the route off the Indian coast after the Indian Navy's strong action against the Somalian pirates," said Captain Pottengal Mukundan, Director, International Maritime
Indian police seize guns from Italian ship
Indian police on Sunday seized machine guns alleged to have been used by soldiers on an Italian oil tanker to shoot two fishermen who were mistaken for pirates.
The guns were removed from the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrica Lexie, which has been docked in Cochin port in southern India since the fatal shootings on February 15.
Two Italian soldiers who were deployed on the vessel to guard against the growing threats from armed pirates across the Indian Ocean have been arrested on murder charges
The guns were removed from the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrica Lexie, which has been docked in Cochin port in southern India since the fatal shootings on February 15.
Two Italian soldiers who were deployed on the vessel to guard against the growing threats from armed pirates across the Indian Ocean have been arrested on murder charges
Warm water, cold war
There is a dangerous contest going on between the US and China for the Asia-Pacific, writes Ramzy Baroud*
On two occasions in my life I found myself living close to the South China Sea. The sea became my escape from life's pressing responsibilities. But there is no escaping the fact that the deceptively serene waters are now also grounds for a nascent but real new cold war.
China takes the name of the sea very seriously. Its claim over the relatively
Indian police seize guns from Italian ship
Indian police on Sunday seized machine guns alleged to have been used by soldiers on an Italian oil tanker to shoot two fishermen who were mistaken for pirates.
The guns were removed from the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrica Lexie, which has been docked in Cochin port in southern India since the fatal shootings on February 15.
Two Italian soldiers who were deployed on the vessel to guard against the growing threats from armed pirates across the Indian Ocean have been arrested on murder charges
The guns were removed from the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrica Lexie, which has been docked in Cochin port in southern India since the fatal shootings on February 15.
Two Italian soldiers who were deployed on the vessel to guard against the growing threats from armed pirates across the Indian Ocean have been arrested on murder charges
Indian police seize guns from Italian ship
Indian police on Sunday seized machine guns alleged to have been used by soldiers on an Italian oil tanker to shoot two fishermen who were mistaken for pirates.
The guns were removed from the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrica Lexie, which has been docked in Cochin port in southern India since the fatal shootings on February 15.
Two Italian soldiers who were deployed on the vessel to guard against the growing threats from armed pirates across the Indian Ocean have been arrested on murder charges
The guns were removed from the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrica Lexie, which has been docked in Cochin port in southern India since the fatal shootings on February 15.
Two Italian soldiers who were deployed on the vessel to guard against the growing threats from armed pirates across the Indian Ocean have been arrested on murder charges
Samstag, 25. Februar 2012
Indian police search Italian ship for guns
Indian police searched an Italian vessel on Saturday to recover guns used by two Italian soldiers accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the country's southern coast.
The soldiers who were deployed on the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrika Lexie as security guards were arrested and escorted off the vessel last week after they allegedly shot dead the fishermen when they mistook them for pirates.
The oil tanker is currently docked at the Cochin port, 220 kilometres (137 miles) from Kerala's
The soldiers who were deployed on the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrika Lexie as security guards were arrested and escorted off the vessel last week after they allegedly shot dead the fishermen when they mistook them for pirates.
The oil tanker is currently docked at the Cochin port, 220 kilometres (137 miles) from Kerala's
Indian police search Italian ship for guns
Indian police searched an Italian vessel on Saturday to recover guns used by two Italian soldiers accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the country's southern coast.
The soldiers who were deployed on the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrika Lexie as security guards were arrested and escorted off the vessel last week after they allegedly shot dead the fishermen when they mistook them for pirates.
The oil tanker is currently docked at the Cochin port, 220 kilometres (137 miles) from Kerala's
The soldiers who were deployed on the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrika Lexie as security guards were arrested and escorted off the vessel last week after they allegedly shot dead the fishermen when they mistook them for pirates.
The oil tanker is currently docked at the Cochin port, 220 kilometres (137 miles) from Kerala's
Indian police search Italian ship for guns
Indian police searched an Italian vessel on Saturday to recover guns used by two Italian soldiers accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the country's southern coast.
The soldiers who were deployed on the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrika Lexie as security guards were arrested and escorted off the vessel last week after they allegedly shot dead the fishermen when they mistook them for pirates.
The oil tanker is currently docked at the Cochin port, 220 kilometres (137 miles) from Kerala's
The soldiers who were deployed on the Italian-flagged oil tanker Enrika Lexie as security guards were arrested and escorted off the vessel last week after they allegedly shot dead the fishermen when they mistook them for pirates.
The oil tanker is currently docked at the Cochin port, 220 kilometres (137 miles) from Kerala's
Naval-Olives Tops S'woods Seniors Invt'l
MANILA, Philippines - Mario Naval and guest partner Tony Olives combined for 182 to nip the Brian Park-Kunio Kanehara tandem by two and capture the Group I crown in the fourth Manila Southwoods Seniors Invitational at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in Carmona, Cavite recently.Naval and Olives carded a 118 in the team aggregate format at Legends course to seize control then held on to the lead with a 64 output under the team scramble format in the final day at the hazard-laden
Pirate attack foiled by Iranian navy
Published: Feb. 25, 2012 at 1:20 PM
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Iranian naval forces foiled a pirate attack on an oil tanker Saturday near the Gulf of Aden, officials say.
Six Somali pirate speedboats attacked the oil tanker 35 miles north of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. A swift retaliation by naval forces caused pirates to flee the scene, Iran's Fars News Agency reported.
Since November 2008, the Iranian navy has
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Iranian naval forces foiled a pirate attack on an oil tanker Saturday near the Gulf of Aden, officials say.
Six Somali pirate speedboats attacked the oil tanker 35 miles north of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. A swift retaliation by naval forces caused pirates to flee the scene, Iran's Fars News Agency reported.
Since November 2008, the Iranian navy has
Naval-Olives Tops S'woods Seniors Invt'l
MANILA, Philippines - Mario Naval and guest partner Tony Olives combined for 182 to nip the Brian Park-Kunio Kanehara tandem by two and capture the Group I crown in the fourth Manila Southwoods Seniors Invitational at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in Carmona, Cavite
'China, India, Japan to cooperate on naval escorts'
Beijing, Feb 23 (IANS) The defence ministry said Thursday that China, India and Japan will step up their coordination and cooperation on international anti-piracy naval escorts.
"The integrated escort schedule will be arranged on a quarterly basis," Xinhua quoted defence spokesman Geng Yansheng as saying during a news briefing.
He also noted that the strengthened coordination and cooperation could increase the efficiency of escort operations and better safeguard navigational safety.
The
"The integrated escort schedule will be arranged on a quarterly basis," Xinhua quoted defence spokesman Geng Yansheng as saying during a news briefing.
He also noted that the strengthened coordination and cooperation could increase the efficiency of escort operations and better safeguard navigational safety.
The
Benares, an Indian Ocean in Midtown
Benares, a restaurant that opened this week in a space formerly occupied by a branch of the Baluchi’s chain, uses the old name for Varanasi, a city on the Ganges. Peter Beck, the chef, said he is featuring a potato dish with a vegetable topping from that city.But the emphasis, along with other vegetarian choices, is on the ocean. “There’s not enough seafood in Indian restaurants,” the chef said. Look for South Indian rice noodles with mixed shellfish.Benares, 240 West 56th Street, (212)
Benares, an Indian Ocean in Midtown
Benares, a restaurant that opened this week in a space formerly occupied by a branch of the Baluchi’s chain, uses the old name for Varanasi, a city on the Ganges. Peter Beck, the chef, said he is featuring a potato dish with a vegetable topping from that city.But the emphasis, along with other vegetarian choices, is on the ocean. “There’s not enough seafood in Indian restaurants,” the chef said. Look for South Indian rice noodles with mixed shellfish.Benares, 240 West 56th Street, (212)
Benares, an Indian Ocean in Midtown
Benares, a restaurant that opened this week in a space formerly occupied by a branch of the Baluchi’s chain, uses the old name for Varanasi, a city on the Ganges. Peter Beck, the chef, said he is featuring a potato dish with a vegetable topping from that city.But the emphasis, along with other vegetarian choices, is on the ocean. “There’s not enough seafood in Indian restaurants,” the chef said. Look for South Indian rice noodles with mixed shellfish.Benares, 240 West 56th Street, (212)
Freitag, 24. Februar 2012
Vice Chief Talks Strategy and Force Balancing During Visit to Guam
PACOM Headlines
Vice Chief Talks Strategy and Force Balancing During Visit to Guam
By Lt. Cmdr. Chris Servello
From Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
Vice Chief Talks Strategy and Force Balancing During Visit to Guam
By Lt. Cmdr. Chris Servello
From Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
S. Korean Navy Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Discuss Cooperation (Korea Herald)
South Korea‘s top naval commander and the head of the U.S. navy’s largest fleet on Friday discussed enhancing military exchange and defense cooperation, the Navy here said.Adm. Choi Yun-hee, the South Korean Navy‘s chief of staff, met with U.S. Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, at the South’s Busan Naval Operations Base, about 450 kilometers southeast of Seoul.According to the Navy, the two admirals talked about strengthening exchanges between their navies and
CSAF Stresses Importance of Ready Future Force
PACOM Headlines
CSAF Stresses Importance of Ready Future Force
By Tech. Sgt. Richard A. Williams Jr.
From Air Force Public Affairs Agency
CSAF Stresses Importance of Ready Future Force
By Tech. Sgt. Richard A. Williams Jr.
From Air Force Public Affairs Agency
Indian, US Armies to Conduct 'Yudh Abhyas 2011-12' (Economic Times)
JAIPUR: A 5-day long joint exercise of Indian and US military, aimed at improving bilateral cooperation, would begin next month in northern Rajasthan. The exercise, 'Yudh Abhyas 2011-12', is scheduled to begin in the first week of March in Mahajan field firing range in Bikaner. "The exercise is the latest in a series of Indo-US military exercise between mechanised forces which will see troops of US 25th Infantry Division, US Army Pacific with India troops of South Western Command in well
S. Korean Students Learn from Yongsan Environmental Office
PACOM Headlines
S. Korean Students Learn from Yongsan Environmental Office
By Staff Sgt. Cody Harding
From US Army
YONGSAN GARRISON,
S. Korean Students Learn from Yongsan Environmental Office
By Staff Sgt. Cody Harding
From US Army
YONGSAN GARRISON,
Robot Gliders Track Huge Pockets of Ocean Water
Deep-diving, unmanned ocean robots have revealed that enormous pockets of salty water travel for thousands of miles in one mass, without being diluted, according to new research.
The pre-programmed ocean gliders tracked a giant disc of water 650 feet (200 meters) tall and 25 miles (40 kilometers) across as it traveled from the Bass Strait, a swath of salty ocean that separates Australia from Tasmania, to ocean regions far to the east of the island, according to a study from the University
The pre-programmed ocean gliders tracked a giant disc of water 650 feet (200 meters) tall and 25 miles (40 kilometers) across as it traveled from the Bass Strait, a swath of salty ocean that separates Australia from Tasmania, to ocean regions far to the east of the island, according to a study from the University
‘Everyone died, except for me’
Published on February 24, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Struma, the greatest maritime disaster in the history of the secret immigration enterprise and the worst civilian maritime disaster of World War II. The SS Struma was one of 141 illegal immigrant ships that made their way to Palestine between 1934 and 1948 carrying more than 100,000 people. Some 2,000 of those passengers drowned before reaching their
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Struma, the greatest maritime disaster in the history of the secret immigration enterprise and the worst civilian maritime disaster of World War II. The SS Struma was one of 141 illegal immigrant ships that made their way to Palestine between 1934 and 1948 carrying more than 100,000 people. Some 2,000 of those passengers drowned before reaching their
Naval Logistics in the 21st Century
Published on February 24, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
The wide spectre of current naval operations around the globe rely upon effective afloat support. Never has efficient afloat support been more important and the trend is expected to grow.
Naval Logistics in the 21st CenturyBy Malcolm WarrFor DefenceIQ
It is said that effective afloat support is decisive in maintaining the wide spectre of current naval operations around the globe. From supporting troops engaged in
The wide spectre of current naval operations around the globe rely upon effective afloat support. Never has efficient afloat support been more important and the trend is expected to grow.
Naval Logistics in the 21st CenturyBy Malcolm WarrFor DefenceIQ
It is said that effective afloat support is decisive in maintaining the wide spectre of current naval operations around the globe. From supporting troops engaged in
MP Henry Bellingham Speech from Piracy Satellite Event
Henry Bellingham MP
Industry Focused Piracy Satellite Event for the London Conference on Somalia
Moving forward on our Shared Agenda to Tackle Piracy off the coast of Somalia: Recommendations for the London Conference on Somalia
21 January 2012
1. I would like to thank Secretary General, Koji Sekimizu for his kind words and for providing such a wonderful venue for today’s event. Let me join my esteemed colleague in welcoming you all here today and thank you for
Industry Focused Piracy Satellite Event for the London Conference on Somalia
Moving forward on our Shared Agenda to Tackle Piracy off the coast of Somalia: Recommendations for the London Conference on Somalia
21 January 2012
1. I would like to thank Secretary General, Koji Sekimizu for his kind words and for providing such a wonderful venue for today’s event. Let me join my esteemed colleague in welcoming you all here today and thank you for
SOS: Laments Somalia Findings Ignore Seafarer Hardships
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes piracy conclusions of Somalia Conference but disappointed that seafarers not mentioned.
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes the London Conference on Somalia which was attended by 55 delegations from Somalia and the international community, and willingly supports its focus on unifying the international community in its coordinated support to Somalia, in the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes the London Conference on Somalia which was attended by 55 delegations from Somalia and the international community, and willingly supports its focus on unifying the international community in its coordinated support to Somalia, in the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to
SOS: Laments Somalia Findings Ignore Seafarer Hardships
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes piracy conclusions of Somalia Conference but disappointed that seafarers not mentioned.
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes the London Conference on Somalia which was attended by 55 delegations from Somalia and the international community, and willingly supports its focus on unifying the international community in its coordinated support to Somalia, in the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes the London Conference on Somalia which was attended by 55 delegations from Somalia and the international community, and willingly supports its focus on unifying the international community in its coordinated support to Somalia, in the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to
SOS: Laments Somalia Findings Ignore Seafarer Hardships
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes piracy conclusions of Somalia Conference but disappointed that seafarers not mentioned.
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes the London Conference on Somalia which was attended by 55 delegations from Somalia and the international community, and willingly supports its focus on unifying the international community in its coordinated support to Somalia, in the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes the London Conference on Somalia which was attended by 55 delegations from Somalia and the international community, and willingly supports its focus on unifying the international community in its coordinated support to Somalia, in the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to
SOS: Laments Somalia Findings Ignore Seafarer Hardships
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes piracy conclusions of Somalia Conference but disappointed that seafarers not mentioned.
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes the London Conference on Somalia which was attended by 55 delegations from Somalia and the international community, and willingly supports its focus on unifying the international community in its coordinated support to Somalia, in the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to
SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes the London Conference on Somalia which was attended by 55 delegations from Somalia and the international community, and willingly supports its focus on unifying the international community in its coordinated support to Somalia, in the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to
EU NAVFOR warship FGS BERLIN responds to emergency call in the Gulf of Aden
On 22 February 2012, the EU NAVFOR combat support warship FGS BERLIN responded to a distress signal from a tanker that was under attack by suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
On receipt of the radio call the FGS BERLIN immediately dispatched her two Seaking helicopters to the area while she closed and when the skiff had been relocated it was stopped and the suspect pirates immediately surrendered to the ship’s boarding team.
The suspects have been transferred to FGS BERLIN and
On receipt of the radio call the FGS BERLIN immediately dispatched her two Seaking helicopters to the area while she closed and when the skiff had been relocated it was stopped and the suspect pirates immediately surrendered to the ship’s boarding team.
The suspects have been transferred to FGS BERLIN and
Somalia should itself give solution to piracy problem: India
From Yoshita Singh New York, Feb 24 (PTI) India has asked Somalia to bring in a national anti-piracy legislation and for investigation and prosecution of suspected pirates as it maintained that solution to the problem of piracy off the coast of Somalia should come from institutions within the African country.
"Piracy off the coast of Somalia is primarily a Somali problem and the solution should be Somali-owned and supported by the Somali institutions. Any imposition of external solutions will
"Piracy off the coast of Somalia is primarily a Somali problem and the solution should be Somali-owned and supported by the Somali institutions. Any imposition of external solutions will
Joint industry contribution to support community projects in Somalia
Shell, BP, Maersk and the Japanese shipping industry today announced a joint initiative aimed at supporting community and job creation projects in the coastal regions of Somalia. This initiative is designed to make a contribution to the rebuilding of a stable and prosperous Somalia and, in so doing, reduce the risk of piracy to seafarers transiting the Indian Ocean. Each company will contribute around US$500,000 over a period of two years.
Grahaeme Henderson, Head of Shell Shipping, said
Grahaeme Henderson, Head of Shell Shipping, said
Moving forward on our shared agenda to tackle Somali piracy - industry conclusions
The Chamber welcomed the Prime Minister’s focus on the humanitarian crisis in Somalia at the international conference that took place in London yesterday.
The meeting fully recognised our industry’s long-held view that the piracy problem that threatens seafarers and world trade can only be resolved with committed work with Somalia to build its capacity and reintroduce law and order.
A notable contribution is to be made to capacity building with the announcement by Shell, BP,
The meeting fully recognised our industry’s long-held view that the piracy problem that threatens seafarers and world trade can only be resolved with committed work with Somalia to build its capacity and reintroduce law and order.
A notable contribution is to be made to capacity building with the announcement by Shell, BP,
London Somalia conference welcomed by IMO chief
The outcome of a UK-hosted conference on Somalia has been welcomed by IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu. The conference, held at Lancaster House, London yesterday (Thursday 23 February), saw a wide-ranging examination of the many problems currently afflicting Somalia, including piracy. Convened by UK Prime Minister David Cameron, it dealt with issues such as security, local stability, counter-terrorism, humanitarian aspects, the political process and international co-operation.
Mr.
Mr.
UK?Prime Minister announces piracy taskforce
David Badger
Conference results in pledge to crack down by international force to see Somali pirate 'kingpins' face justice
UK?Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday pledged a crackdown on Somali pirates and their “kingpins” who demand ransoms for cargo vessels and their crew.At the end of an international conference on piracy in London this week, he announced the creation of an international taskforce on pirate ransoms. A Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) statement
Conference results in pledge to crack down by international force to see Somali pirate 'kingpins' face justice
UK?Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday pledged a crackdown on Somali pirates and their “kingpins” who demand ransoms for cargo vessels and their crew.At the end of an international conference on piracy in London this week, he announced the creation of an international taskforce on pirate ransoms. A Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) statement
Combating piracy
The international crackdown on Somali pirates operating off the coast of Africa has created a dilemma: what to do with them when they are caught.
Eleven pirates captured by the U.S. Navy have been prosecuted in U.S. courts for hijacking a yacht that resulted in the death of all four Americans aboard. But that is not always the case in an international incident where jurisdiction is less clear.
In January, a U.S. Navy destroyer rescued the crew of an Iranian fishing boat that had been seized
Eleven pirates captured by the U.S. Navy have been prosecuted in U.S. courts for hijacking a yacht that resulted in the death of all four Americans aboard. But that is not always the case in an international incident where jurisdiction is less clear.
In January, a U.S. Navy destroyer rescued the crew of an Iranian fishing boat that had been seized
Combating piracy
The international crackdown on Somali pirates operating off the coast of Africa has created a dilemma: what to do with them when they are caught.
Eleven pirates captured by the U.S. Navy have been prosecuted in U.S. courts for hijacking a yacht that resulted in the death of all four Americans aboard. But that is not always the case in an international incident where jurisdiction is less clear.
In January, a U.S. Navy destroyer rescued the crew of an Iranian fishing boat that had been seized
Eleven pirates captured by the U.S. Navy have been prosecuted in U.S. courts for hijacking a yacht that resulted in the death of all four Americans aboard. But that is not always the case in an international incident where jurisdiction is less clear.
In January, a U.S. Navy destroyer rescued the crew of an Iranian fishing boat that had been seized
Seychelles to transfer convicted pirates to Somali
Seychelles President James Michel and President Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo of the Republic of Somaliland have discussed the transfer of convicted Somali pirates currently in prison in Seychelles, to Somaliland to service their sentences.
The two leaders signed a joint statement to recognize their joint concern about the serious impact piracy has on the region and on international security, and agreed that it is vital to ensure pirates are brought to justice.
President Silanyo confirmed that both
The two leaders signed a joint statement to recognize their joint concern about the serious impact piracy has on the region and on international security, and agreed that it is vital to ensure pirates are brought to justice.
President Silanyo confirmed that both
Unlimited Calling
Published on February 24, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
Vobal Technologies have launched the Vobal “On-Net” telephony service, an unlimited satellite call service for a low, flat monthly fee.
Vobal Technologies adds On-Net calling to its maritime satellite Multi-Voice services
On-Net provides unlimited, global telephone service between fleet vessels and home office – for one, low cost monthly fee. Traditional barriers to cost-effective shore-toship voice calling have been
Vobal Technologies have launched the Vobal “On-Net” telephony service, an unlimited satellite call service for a low, flat monthly fee.
Vobal Technologies adds On-Net calling to its maritime satellite Multi-Voice services
On-Net provides unlimited, global telephone service between fleet vessels and home office – for one, low cost monthly fee. Traditional barriers to cost-effective shore-toship voice calling have been
Dryad’s Global Anti-Piracy Centre
Published on February 24, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
As part of the response to the threat of pirates, Dryad Maritime have set up an intelligence hub manned round-the-clock by a team of ex-Royal Navy warfare specialists and intelligence experts.
Centre unveiled to battle piracy
A new state-of-the-art global anti-piracy centre has been unveiled in Portsmouth ahead of a major conference aimed at breaking up the “business model” used by pirates in Somalia.
The intelligence
As part of the response to the threat of pirates, Dryad Maritime have set up an intelligence hub manned round-the-clock by a team of ex-Royal Navy warfare specialists and intelligence experts.
Centre unveiled to battle piracy
A new state-of-the-art global anti-piracy centre has been unveiled in Portsmouth ahead of a major conference aimed at breaking up the “business model” used by pirates in Somalia.
The intelligence
Save Our Seas
Published on February 24, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
The world’s oceans are in danger, and the enormity of the challenge is bigger than one country or organisation. We need co-ordinated global action to restore our oceans to health.
World Bank issues SOS for oceans
Global lender launches partnership between governments, scientists and organisations to restore health of planet’s seas.
A coalition of governments, international organisations and other groups have joined
The world’s oceans are in danger, and the enormity of the challenge is bigger than one country or organisation. We need co-ordinated global action to restore our oceans to health.
World Bank issues SOS for oceans
Global lender launches partnership between governments, scientists and organisations to restore health of planet’s seas.
A coalition of governments, international organisations and other groups have joined
China’s Falkland Islands Lesson
Published on February 24, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
Like nature, power politics abhors a vacuum. It’s probably no coincidence that Buenos Aires is ramping up its demands for the islands as Britain’s capacity to re-conquer them dwindles.
China’s Falkland Islands Lesson
By James R. HolmesThe DiplomatWe’re rapidly approaching the thirtieth anniversary of the Falklands War (April to June 1982), which saw the British military reclaim the United Kingdom’s remote South
Like nature, power politics abhors a vacuum. It’s probably no coincidence that Buenos Aires is ramping up its demands for the islands as Britain’s capacity to re-conquer them dwindles.
China’s Falkland Islands Lesson
By James R. HolmesThe DiplomatWe’re rapidly approaching the thirtieth anniversary of the Falklands War (April to June 1982), which saw the British military reclaim the United Kingdom’s remote South
More Armed Guards
Published on February 24, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
In October 2011, the British Prime Minister said that UK ships could carry armed security details. It is now estimated that 20-30% of UK ships in the high risk areas carry armed guards.
Pirate threat ‘means more armed guards on UK ships’
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
In October 2011, the British Prime Minister said that UK ships could carry armed security details. It is now estimated that 20-30% of UK ships in the high risk areas carry armed guards.
Pirate threat ‘means more armed guards on UK ships’
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
Donnerstag, 23. Februar 2012
Naval war hero’s family receives house
Sri Lanka Navy Seva Vanitha Unit handed over a new house to the
family of a naval war hero under the patronage of defence Ministry Seva
Vanitha Unit chairperson Ioma Rajapaksa, recently at Aluth Malkaduwawa
in Kurunegala.
Defence Ministry Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Ioma
Rajapaksa at the handing over ceremony.
The house was
Italy minister meets arrested naval guards in Kerala
Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Stefan de Mistura on Thursday met the two arrested naval guards, charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast, at nearby Wellington Island.
He was accompanied by Italian Ambassador Giacomo Sanfelice, Consul General in Mumbai Giampaolo Cuttillo and the ship's captain.
Mistura's meeting on Wednesday night with Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at Kottayam had failed to end the stand-off over the issue, with both parties sticking to their
He was accompanied by Italian Ambassador Giacomo Sanfelice, Consul General in Mumbai Giampaolo Cuttillo and the ship's captain.
Mistura's meeting on Wednesday night with Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at Kottayam had failed to end the stand-off over the issue, with both parties sticking to their
Shifting Winds In The South China Sea – Analysis
By Derek BoltonThe South China Sea, although far from tranquil, has yet to revert to the volatility and violence witnessed in the late 1980s. However, current efforts to maintain stability and implement confidence-building measures could soon be overtaken by environmental changes in the region.As global warming takes its toll on the South China Sea (SCS), it has begun to redefine the very nature and physical characteristics of the region. These transformations have the potential to further
USS Columbus Conducts Western Pacific Deployment
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USS Columbus Conducts Western Pacific Deployment
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge
From Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
USS Columbus Conducts Western Pacific Deployment
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge
From Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
India-US Defence Dialogue Held Ahead of Naval Drill (Two Circles)
By IANS,
New Delhi : Ahead of their navies holding a massive war game in the Bay of Bengal, India and the US held their annual Defence Policy Group (DPG) dialogue here to review the entire gamut of their bilateral military relations.
US Acting Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Jim Miller and Indian Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma co-chaired the 12th dialogue at South Block here on Tuesday, a US embassy release said.
Miller discussed with his DPG counterpart the US-India strategic
New Delhi : Ahead of their navies holding a massive war game in the Bay of Bengal, India and the US held their annual Defence Policy Group (DPG) dialogue here to review the entire gamut of their bilateral military relations.
US Acting Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Jim Miller and Indian Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma co-chaired the 12th dialogue at South Block here on Tuesday, a US embassy release said.
Miller discussed with his DPG counterpart the US-India strategic
Vice Chief Wraps Up Visit to Singapore
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Vice Chief Wraps Up Visit to Singapore
By Lt. Cmdr. Chris Servello
From Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
SEMBAWANG, Singapore -
Vice Chief Wraps Up Visit to Singapore
By Lt. Cmdr. Chris Servello
From Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
SEMBAWANG, Singapore -
Phuket Thai Navy Base Joins Anti-pirate Joint Patrol (Phuket News)
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Naval Area, based at Cape Panwa on the east coast of Phuket, is coordinating with other armed forces from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia in a joint exercise to combat pirates in the Strait of Malacca.Under the “Eye in the Sky” program, representatives from each country will join forces in patrolling the strait in aircraft, explained Vice Admiral Taratorn Kajitsuwan, commander of the Third Naval Area.“We each take turns doing the patrol. Usually each
Army Unveils World's First Military Fleet of Fuel Cell Vehicles
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Army Unveils World's First Military Fleet of Fuel Cell Vehicles
By US Army
<!--From Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs -->
HONOLULU - U.S. Army, Pacific, today unveiled a fleet of 16 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that the
Army Unveils World's First Military Fleet of Fuel Cell Vehicles
By US Army
<!--From Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs -->
HONOLULU - U.S. Army, Pacific, today unveiled a fleet of 16 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that the
EU NAVFOR warship FGS BERLIN responds to emergency call in the Gulf of Aden
BERLIN boarding team stopping suspicious skiff
On 22 February 2012, the EU NAVFOR combat support warship FGS BERLIN responded to a distress signal from a tanker that was under attack by suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
On receipt of the radio call the FGS BERLIN immediately dispatched her two Seaking helicopters to the area while she closed and when the skiff had been relocated it was stopped and the suspect pirates immediately surrendered to the ship’s boarding team.
The
EU NAVFOR warship FGS BERLIN responds to emergency call in the Gulf of Aden
BERLIN boarding team stopping suspicious skiff
On 22 February 2012, the EU NAVFOR combat support warship FGS BERLIN responded to a distress signal from a tanker that was under attack by suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
On receipt of the radio call the FGS BERLIN immediately dispatched her two Seaking helicopters to the area while she closed and when the skiff had been relocated it was stopped and the suspect pirates immediately surrendered to the ship’s boarding team.
The
U.S. threatens sanctions
Published on February 23, 2012 by Mark Sutcliffe · No Comments
(Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday threatened sanctions on anyone blocking reforms intended to end Somalia’s “hopeless, bloody conflict” and counter militant and pirate groups seen as a growing menace to world security.
Addressing a conference aimed at energising attempts to end more than 20 years of anarchy, Clinton also demanded greater efforts to cut funding for al Qaeda-linked al
(Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday threatened sanctions on anyone blocking reforms intended to end Somalia’s “hopeless, bloody conflict” and counter militant and pirate groups seen as a growing menace to world security.
Addressing a conference aimed at energising attempts to end more than 20 years of anarchy, Clinton also demanded greater efforts to cut funding for al Qaeda-linked al
IMO refuses to intervene in row over killing of fishermen
The two marines, employed with the Italian government, were part of a security detachment assigned to protect the Italian merchant ship Enrica Lexie from pirate attacks in the Indian Ocean
P. Manoj
Bangalore: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has declined to intervene in the diplomatic row that started because of the killing of two Indian fishermen by Italian marines, saying its guidance pertains only to private armed security on ships and not government naval personnel.
The two
P. Manoj
Bangalore: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has declined to intervene in the diplomatic row that started because of the killing of two Indian fishermen by Italian marines, saying its guidance pertains only to private armed security on ships and not government naval personnel.
The two
SADC heads planned onslaught on pirates
MHLABA MEMELA
Southern African Development Community navies are plotting to defeat Somali pirates before they move southwards.
The bloc's naval heads from 14 countries were locked in high-level discussions in Durban yesterday to formulate their battle plan, which they expect to put into action as soon as the issue of funding is thrashed out.
The naval chiefs, who will deliberate until tomorrow, acknowledged that piracy now threatened the entire continent - as trends show that brazen pirates
Southern African Development Community navies are plotting to defeat Somali pirates before they move southwards.
The bloc's naval heads from 14 countries were locked in high-level discussions in Durban yesterday to formulate their battle plan, which they expect to put into action as soon as the issue of funding is thrashed out.
The naval chiefs, who will deliberate until tomorrow, acknowledged that piracy now threatened the entire continent - as trends show that brazen pirates
Kenya: Court Quashes Plea By Four Suspected Pirates
BY MAUREEN MUDI
A Mombasa court has dismissed an application by four suspected Somali pirates challenging Kenya's jurisdiction to handle piracy cases. Chief magistrate Lilian Mutende declined to issue the suspects with bond and directed that they be remanded at Shimo La Tewaprison. The suspects were handed over to the Kenyan authorities by Netherlands navy officers over the weekend. They were first arraigned in court on Monday but they did not take a plea.
Their lawyer, Jared Magolo, had
A Mombasa court has dismissed an application by four suspected Somali pirates challenging Kenya's jurisdiction to handle piracy cases. Chief magistrate Lilian Mutende declined to issue the suspects with bond and directed that they be remanded at Shimo La Tewaprison. The suspects were handed over to the Kenyan authorities by Netherlands navy officers over the weekend. They were first arraigned in court on Monday but they did not take a plea.
Their lawyer, Jared Magolo, had
India concerned over piracy menace from Somalia
London: India on Thursday pledged to help Somalia in its economic development as New Delhi underlined the need for stability in the war-torn nation which has become a breeding ground for pirates. Addressing the London Conference on Somalia, Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed said India desired stability in the Horn of Africa state which has been hit by protracted crisis. He said piracy was the "most obvious example of the lack" of stability there, and hoped the
From Bass Strait to the Indian Ocean - tracking a current
Deep-diving ocean "gliders" have revealed the journey of Bass Strait water from the Tasman Sea to the Indian Ocean. Deployed in 2010 and 2011, the gliders have also profiled a 200-metre tall wall of water at the core of long-lived ocean eddies formed from the East Australian Current.
The study, by University of Technology Sydney and CSIRO oceanographers, revealed the value of new sensors being deployed by Australia's Integrated Marine Observing System.
"We're
Africa: Piracy Is As Likely to Be Solved in London
BY DAVID LEONARD
ANALYSIS
This week, leaders including David Cameron, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon and Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi will meet at a conference in London to attempt a step-change in the international community's approach to Somalia.
Central to the conference is the issue of piracy, as groups of armed men continue to periodically capture shipping vessels and hold them for ransom.
But the proposed solutions to piracy are overly focused on security on the ground in
ANALYSIS
This week, leaders including David Cameron, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon and Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi will meet at a conference in London to attempt a step-change in the international community's approach to Somalia.
Central to the conference is the issue of piracy, as groups of armed men continue to periodically capture shipping vessels and hold them for ransom.
But the proposed solutions to piracy are overly focused on security on the ground in
No official help for kidnapped couple
NIVASHNI NAIR
The government will call on its security agencies to verify reports that Durban couple Bruno Pelizzari and Deborah Calitz have been sold by Somali pirates to another group.
But the Department of International Relations and Cooperation refused to say if it would act if the claim proved true.
Pietermaritzburg-based aid organisation Gift of the Givers said earlier this week that it had discovered that the Somali pirates who kidnapped the couple in October 2010 had sold them
The government will call on its security agencies to verify reports that Durban couple Bruno Pelizzari and Deborah Calitz have been sold by Somali pirates to another group.
But the Department of International Relations and Cooperation refused to say if it would act if the claim proved true.
Pietermaritzburg-based aid organisation Gift of the Givers said earlier this week that it had discovered that the Somali pirates who kidnapped the couple in October 2010 had sold them
Maritime Shooting Sparks India-Italy Standoff
Enrica Lexie, all engines stop off Kerala
Italian marines guarding oil tanker kill fishermen by mistake Rome and New Delhi are facing a full-blown diplomatic crisis over two Italian Navy Marines personnel who mistakenly killed two local fishermen 23 nautical miles off the coast of India’s southern most state of Kerala. The trouble began when Italian sailors on board the oil tanker Enrica Lexie sailing from
Somalia Conference – Live
Published on February 23, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
Latest from the conference on Somalia’s future in London, where the threats of terrorism and piracy are among the issues being discussed by world leaders. See link at foot of article to access live videostream.
Somalia’s future is discussed at London conference
World leaders are attending a major conference on the future of Somalia in London to focus on finding peace and ending threats of terrorism and piracy.
As it
Latest from the conference on Somalia’s future in London, where the threats of terrorism and piracy are among the issues being discussed by world leaders. See link at foot of article to access live videostream.
Somalia’s future is discussed at London conference
World leaders are attending a major conference on the future of Somalia in London to focus on finding peace and ending threats of terrorism and piracy.
As it
GPS Attacks Risk Maritime Disaster
Published on February 23, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
Marine navigation systems rely on Global Navigation Satellite Systems, the most familiar being the Global Positioning System (GPS) set up by the U.S. Government. Experts are worried about havoc that could be caused if GNSS signals were illegally jammed.
GPS attacks risk maritime disaster, trading chaos
Jamming of GPS now poses real danger-experts
* Tests show serious impact on ships in English Channel
* GPS “spoofing”
Marine navigation systems rely on Global Navigation Satellite Systems, the most familiar being the Global Positioning System (GPS) set up by the U.S. Government. Experts are worried about havoc that could be caused if GNSS signals were illegally jammed.
GPS attacks risk maritime disaster, trading chaos
Jamming of GPS now poses real danger-experts
* Tests show serious impact on ships in English Channel
* GPS “spoofing”
Piracy Gets Rougher
Published on February 23, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
This excellent Reuters article by Peter Apps examines the rise in violence during acts of piracy and the ever greater recourse to armed security. Although private armed security and the tougher approach by international navies is working, many worry they may be fuelling a growing arms race, ramping up the conflict and producing a rising human and financial cost.
Out of sight, Somali piracy fight gets rougher
(Reuters) –
This excellent Reuters article by Peter Apps examines the rise in violence during acts of piracy and the ever greater recourse to armed security. Although private armed security and the tougher approach by international navies is working, many worry they may be fuelling a growing arms race, ramping up the conflict and producing a rising human and financial cost.
Out of sight, Somali piracy fight gets rougher
(Reuters) –
Unbeaten but Under Pressure
Published on February 23, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments
One reason for the decline in successful attacks has been the increased use by shipping of armed guards and other security measures. But as successful attacks decline, ransom prices have risen: the average pay climbed to $5m in 2011 from $4m in 2010, according to the US-based Oceans Beyond Piracy monitoring group.
Somalia pirates: Unbeaten but under pressure
Nairobi – Foreign navies and armed guards on boats have badly
One reason for the decline in successful attacks has been the increased use by shipping of armed guards and other security measures. But as successful attacks decline, ransom prices have risen: the average pay climbed to $5m in 2011 from $4m in 2010, according to the US-based Oceans Beyond Piracy monitoring group.
Somalia pirates: Unbeaten but under pressure
Nairobi – Foreign navies and armed guards on boats have badly
A Pirate's Perspective In 'Fishing Without Nets'
A battered wooden skiff motors along the horn of East Africa. Onboard are a half-dozen men clutching AK-47s and debating whether they'll need to shoot. They are Somali pirates.
Or rather, they're actors playing Somali pirates in a short feature film titled Fishing Without Nets. It tells the story of piracy off the coast of Somalia — from the perspective of the pirates — and it won the jury prize for short filmmaking at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
Twenty-five-year-old
Or rather, they're actors playing Somali pirates in a short feature film titled Fishing Without Nets. It tells the story of piracy off the coast of Somalia — from the perspective of the pirates — and it won the jury prize for short filmmaking at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
Twenty-five-year-old
EU criticised over 'piecemeal' approach to counter-piracy
By Ruth Marsden
The EU has been told it needs to improve its approach to Somalia if the problem of piracy is to be addressed.The Greens/EFA held a briefing in parliament on Wednesday on the EU approach to Somalia, which looked at the questions of a comprehensive approach to counter-piracy.The discussion came after the Greens/EFA group commissioned a study on the issue of piracy.Greens/EFA vice-president Reinhard Bütikofer told journalists that current EU activity in Somalia "shows no
The EU has been told it needs to improve its approach to Somalia if the problem of piracy is to be addressed.The Greens/EFA held a briefing in parliament on Wednesday on the EU approach to Somalia, which looked at the questions of a comprehensive approach to counter-piracy.The discussion came after the Greens/EFA group commissioned a study on the issue of piracy.Greens/EFA vice-president Reinhard Bütikofer told journalists that current EU activity in Somalia "shows no
India Keeps Seychelles Safe
February 23, 2012: India has agreed to build a coastal radar system for the island nation of Seychelles, as well as providing a Dornier 228 maritime reconnaissance aircraft to help in dealing with Somali pirates. Two years ago, India and Seychelles agreed to a deal where an Indian Dornier 228 would operate from the Seychelles. Originally, India had offered to give Seychelles a Dornier 228 and two Chetak helicopters for anti-piracy duty, but tiny Seychelles preferred that India simply operate
Stop the pirates, help the Horn of Africa
By Catherine Ashton
The Gulf of Aden is gradually being made safer for ships. We now need a more comprehensive approach to security.
Last September, a French yacht in the Gulf of Aden sent out a distress signal: it was being boarded by Somali pirates. A German frigate picked up the message, located the yacht, the ‘Tribal Kat', via a US communications system and alerted a Spanish ship, which tracked down and boarded the pirate skiff and liberated one of the yacht's two crew
The Gulf of Aden is gradually being made safer for ships. We now need a more comprehensive approach to security.
Last September, a French yacht in the Gulf of Aden sent out a distress signal: it was being boarded by Somali pirates. A German frigate picked up the message, located the yacht, the ‘Tribal Kat', via a US communications system and alerted a Spanish ship, which tracked down and boarded the pirate skiff and liberated one of the yacht's two crew
Somali pirates netted $170m in ransoms
NEW YORK -- The United Nations yesterday said that Somali pirates received about $170 million in ransoms in 2011, up from $110 million in 2010, with some of the money channeled into the world's legal financial system.
The average ransom demanded to free a ship and crew stood at $5 million and $10 million for a tanker, the UN Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) told the UN Security Council during a debate on piracy off the coast of Somalia.
UNODC's executive director Yuri Fedotov said the
The average ransom demanded to free a ship and crew stood at $5 million and $10 million for a tanker, the UN Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) told the UN Security Council during a debate on piracy off the coast of Somalia.
UNODC's executive director Yuri Fedotov said the
Somaliland says new laws show intent to fight piracy
HARGEISA (Feb 22, 2012): Somaliland's parliament has passed legislation recognising piracy as a crime and allowing for pirates convicted abroad to be transferred to the breakaway enclave, officials said on Wednesday.
Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia in 1991 but is still not recognised internationally, said the laws were a sign of the territory's commitment to fighting maritime attacks off Somalia's shores.
The two laws come ahead of a conference on Somalia in London
Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia in 1991 but is still not recognised internationally, said the laws were a sign of the territory's commitment to fighting maritime attacks off Somalia's shores.
The two laws come ahead of a conference on Somalia in London
Inside The EU's Anti-Piracy Nerve Centre
Mark Stone, defence reporter
Counter-piracy operations in the Horn of Africa equate to policing the whole of Europe with just 25 police cars, according to the commander of the military alliance tasked with the job.
Speaking ahead of today's Somalia conference, Rear Admiral Duncan Potts told Sky News that the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) has a challenging job, but he added that the last 12 months have seen a sharp drop in the number of pirate attacks off Somalia.
"I think
Counter-piracy operations in the Horn of Africa equate to policing the whole of Europe with just 25 police cars, according to the commander of the military alliance tasked with the job.
Speaking ahead of today's Somalia conference, Rear Admiral Duncan Potts told Sky News that the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) has a challenging job, but he added that the last 12 months have seen a sharp drop in the number of pirate attacks off Somalia.
"I think
Cameron Hosts Talks in Bid to Bring Somalia Security, End Piracy
By Thomas Penny
Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Representatives of more than 40 countries and international organizations are meeting in London today to discuss how to restore stability to Somalia.
The conference, hosted by Prime Minister David Cameron and attended by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, will focus on promoting security and political processes as well as combating the terrorism and piracy originating in the war-torn Horn of Africa
Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Representatives of more than 40 countries and international organizations are meeting in London today to discuss how to restore stability to Somalia.
The conference, hosted by Prime Minister David Cameron and attended by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, will focus on promoting security and political processes as well as combating the terrorism and piracy originating in the war-torn Horn of Africa
Navy to send aircraft carrier off the coast of Somalia to tackle pirates and terrorists
PM's to announce UK is more than doubling military funding to the country from £5million to £13million
Somali pirates attack more than 400 vessels and more than 100 hijacked in three years assault on international shipping
By TIM SHIPMAN
Britain has drawn up plans to send an aircraft carrier, Apache attack helicopters and Royal Marines to fight pirates and terrorists in Somalia.
David Cameron will announce that the UK is more than doubling military funding to the
Somali pirates attack more than 400 vessels and more than 100 hijacked in three years assault on international shipping
By TIM SHIPMAN
Britain has drawn up plans to send an aircraft carrier, Apache attack helicopters and Royal Marines to fight pirates and terrorists in Somalia.
David Cameron will announce that the UK is more than doubling military funding to the
Eight more bodies found
Published on February 23, 2012 by Mark Sutcliffe · No Comments
Search teams have found eight more bodies in the wreck of the cruise ship Costa Concordia which capsized on 13 January.
The body of a girl of five is among those believed to have been found.
Officials say 32 people died in the disaster but only 17 bodies had been retrieved before the new announcement.
Prosecutors are investigating seven more people over the disaster including employees of the ship’s operator, Costa
Search teams have found eight more bodies in the wreck of the cruise ship Costa Concordia which capsized on 13 January.
The body of a girl of five is among those believed to have been found.
Officials say 32 people died in the disaster but only 17 bodies had been retrieved before the new announcement.
Prosecutors are investigating seven more people over the disaster including employees of the ship’s operator, Costa
Dr. Phillip Sprangle Honored with Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL's) Dr. Phillip Sprangle is being
honored with the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Sprangle is
recognized "for outstanding scientific leadership and innovative
research in support of the Department of the Navy Office
of Naval Research Directed Energy programs." Sprangle is the Senior
Scientist for Directed Energy Physics at NRL and an adjunct professor at
the University
The Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL's) Dr. Phillip Sprangle is being
honored with the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Sprangle is
recognized "for outstanding scientific leadership and innovative
research in support of the Department of the Navy Office
of Naval Research Directed Energy programs." Sprangle is the Senior
Scientist for Directed Energy Physics at NRL and an adjunct professor at
the University
Pakistan gets two surveillance planes from US
Islamabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Pakistan has inducted at its Karachi naval base two reconnaissance aircraft that it got from the US.
Two modified P3C Orion long-range reconnaissance aircraft were inducted into the PN Fleet at Naval Aviation Base Tuesday, reported Dawn.
Terrorists had destroyed two P3C Orion aircraft during a 15-hour siege that began on the night of May 22 last year at the PNS Mehran base and led to the death of 14 people, including four terrorists.
The American aircraft have been
Two modified P3C Orion long-range reconnaissance aircraft were inducted into the PN Fleet at Naval Aviation Base Tuesday, reported Dawn.
Terrorists had destroyed two P3C Orion aircraft during a 15-hour siege that began on the night of May 22 last year at the PNS Mehran base and led to the death of 14 people, including four terrorists.
The American aircraft have been
Blue Ridge on Patrol in 7th Fleet
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Blue Ridge on Patrol in 7th Fleet
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mel Orr
From USS Blue Ridge Public Affairs
USS BLUE RIDGE, At Sea - U.S. 7th
Blue Ridge on Patrol in 7th Fleet
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mel Orr
From USS Blue Ridge Public Affairs
USS BLUE RIDGE, At Sea - U.S. 7th
Two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force Ships Arrive at the Port of Colombo (Sri Lanka Navy)
Two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force Ships arrive at the Port of Colombo
Two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships, "Takanami DD-110" and "Ohnami DD-111", arrived at the Port of Colombo on 22nd February 2012 with the Commanding Officer, Escort Division Six, Captain Takaki Mizuma onboard. The ships are returning from a counter piracy operation off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Arden.
"Takanami DD-110" and “Ohnami DD-111” are both
Two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships, "Takanami DD-110" and "Ohnami DD-111", arrived at the Port of Colombo on 22nd February 2012 with the Commanding Officer, Escort Division Six, Captain Takaki Mizuma onboard. The ships are returning from a counter piracy operation off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Arden.
"Takanami DD-110" and “Ohnami DD-111” are both
Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association Civic Leaders Visit Kadena
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Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association Civic Leaders Visit Kadena
By Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers
From 18th Wing Public Affairs
Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association Civic Leaders Visit Kadena
By Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers
From 18th Wing Public Affairs
Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association Civic Leaders Visit Kadena
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Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association Civic Leaders Visit Kadena
By Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers
From 18th Wing Public Affairs
Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association Civic Leaders Visit Kadena
By Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers
From 18th Wing Public Affairs
15th MEU Composites to Full Marine Air-Ground Task Force (DVIDS)
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit inherited its necessary major subordinate elements required to composite into a complete Marine Air-Ground Task Force, here, Feb. 20. The 15th MEU, commanded by Col. Scott D. Campbell, is comprised of about 2,200 Marines and sailors and is built around a command element that retains operational control of a ground combat element, an aviation combat element and a logistics combat element. The MEU's major subordinate elements are
Shared Love of Aviation unites U.S., Russian Airmen during Singapore Airshow 2012
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Shared Love of Aviation unites U.S., Russian Airmen during Singapore Airshow 2012
By Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
From DMA Hawaii News Bureau
Shared Love of Aviation unites U.S., Russian Airmen during Singapore Airshow 2012
By Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
From DMA Hawaii News Bureau
From Bass Strait to the Indian Ocean - tracking a current
Deep-diving ocean "gliders" have revealed the journey of Bass Strait water from the Tasman Sea to the Indian Ocean. Deployed in 2010 and 2011, the gliders have also profiled a 200-metre tall wall of water at the core of long-lived ocean eddies formed from the East Australian Current.
The study, by University of Technology Sydney and CSIRO oceanographers, revealed the value of new sensors being deployed by Australia's Integrated Marine Observing System.
"We're
Commodore Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11 Visits War Eagles in Okinawa
OKINAWA, Japan – Capt. Trey Wheeler, commodore Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 11, paid a visit to the War Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 Feb. 22.
Wheeler and his staff conducted a site visit to the deployed squadron to familiarize themselves with current operations.“The War Eagles had a phenomenal home cycle and it was no surprise they carried that momentum with them to the Western Pacific,” said Wheeler. “It is an honor for me to spend a few days with these
Wheeler and his staff conducted a site visit to the deployed squadron to familiarize themselves with current operations.“The War Eagles had a phenomenal home cycle and it was no surprise they carried that momentum with them to the Western Pacific,” said Wheeler. “It is an honor for me to spend a few days with these
Guam Promotes Oral Health at MEMS
SANTA RITA, Guam – Sailors from U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam’s Dental Clinic held a dental health presentation for third-graders at Cmdr. William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School in Santa Rita, Guam, Feb. 15.
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and every year USNH visits the school to instruct students on proper oral hygiene.Third-grade teacher Neal Kranz appreciated the presentation, which taught students ways to properly maintain oral hygiene.“It’s a lot of fun
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and every year USNH visits the school to instruct students on proper oral hygiene.Third-grade teacher Neal Kranz appreciated the presentation, which taught students ways to properly maintain oral hygiene.“It’s a lot of fun
Guam Sailors Hold 'Learnabration' for MEMS Students
SANTA RITA, Guam – Sailors stationed at various commands on Guam volunteered their time as guest speakers during the annual "Learnabration" at Cmdr. William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School (MEMS) on U.S. Naval Base (NBG) Guam Feb. 17.
Established in 2009 by the Guam Greek Council, Learnabration’s goal is to celebrate Black History Month and expand students’ knowledge of African-American culture and history.“Throughout the school year, children get opportunities to learn
Established in 2009 by the Guam Greek Council, Learnabration’s goal is to celebrate Black History Month and expand students’ knowledge of African-American culture and history.“Throughout the school year, children get opportunities to learn
USS Tortuga Arrives in Thailand after Cobra Gold 2012
LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and Marines with elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Laem Chabang for a port visit Feb. 21.
The visit marks the completion of Tortuga and the 31st MEU’s participation in exercise Cobra Gold 2012 with Armed Forces of the Royal Thai Navy and Marine Corps."I’m really proud of my crew, my officers, and my chiefs," said Cmdr. Adrian D. Ragland,
The visit marks the completion of Tortuga and the 31st MEU’s participation in exercise Cobra Gold 2012 with Armed Forces of the Royal Thai Navy and Marine Corps."I’m really proud of my crew, my officers, and my chiefs," said Cmdr. Adrian D. Ragland,
Blue Ridge On Patrol In 7th Fleet
YOKOSUKA, Japan – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed from Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka for patrol Feb. 21.
Commanded by Capt. Daniel Grieco, Blue Ridge is manned by more than 700 Sailors, including embarked 7th Fleet staff and Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific.Blue Ridge will visit foreign ports in order to engage allies and strengthen partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region. Sailors and Marines will also be participating in several
Commanded by Capt. Daniel Grieco, Blue Ridge is manned by more than 700 Sailors, including embarked 7th Fleet staff and Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific.Blue Ridge will visit foreign ports in order to engage allies and strengthen partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region. Sailors and Marines will also be participating in several
By Chietigj Bajpaee
Recent years has seen security return to square one in East Asia's maritime domain as state-to-state rivalries supplanted non-state security concerns as the most potent source of instability. This has come amid the growing interest of regional powers to protect their burgeoning seaborne trade and access offshore energy resources. By Chietigj BajpaeeMeanwhile, the piracy threat has diminished in East Asia through greater political stability and economic opportunities in traditionally vulnerable
Dr. Phillip Sprangle Honored with Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL's) Dr. Phillip Sprangle is being
honored with the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Sprangle is
recognized "for outstanding scientific leadership and innovative
research in support of the Department of the Navy Office
of Naval Research Directed Energy programs." Sprangle is the Senior
Scientist for Directed Energy Physics at NRL and an adjunct professor at
the University
The Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL's) Dr. Phillip Sprangle is being
honored with the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Sprangle is
recognized "for outstanding scientific leadership and innovative
research in support of the Department of the Navy Office
of Naval Research Directed Energy programs." Sprangle is the Senior
Scientist for Directed Energy Physics at NRL and an adjunct professor at
the University
Sikorsky S-92® "Legacy of Heroes" Tour Honors Squadron 2 Naval Air Wing in Thailand
U-TAPAO, Thailand, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s S-92® "Legacy of Heroes" (LOH) tour honored SEAHAWK Squadron 2 Naval Air Wing of the Royal Thai Navy today with a special recognition award for its long service with the SEAHAWK® helicopter. The LOH helicopter is in country this week as part of its world tour to honor first responders while showing the aircraft's capability to customers. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX)
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Blue Ridge On Patrol In 7th Fleet
YOKOSUKA, Japan – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed from Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka for patrol Feb. 21.
Commanded by Capt. Daniel Grieco, Blue Ridge is manned by more than 700 Sailors, including embarked 7th Fleet staff and Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific.Blue Ridge will visit foreign ports in order to engage allies and strengthen partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region. Sailors and Marines will also be participating in several
Commanded by Capt. Daniel Grieco, Blue Ridge is manned by more than 700 Sailors, including embarked 7th Fleet staff and Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific.Blue Ridge will visit foreign ports in order to engage allies and strengthen partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region. Sailors and Marines will also be participating in several
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World Maritime Brief, 23 February 2012
Navigation: "GPS jammers threaten ships in Channel"Financial Times, 22 February 2012Communications experts are warning that the proliferation of small, commercially available jammers capable of disrupting Global Positioning System (GPS) signals could represent a credible threat to the shipping industry. Growing dependence on GPS navigation within all types of transport industries has increased the risk of signal interference from intentional or accidental sources. Experts will be meeting in
Out of sight, Somali piracy fight gets rougher
LONDON (Reuters) - When tanker master Miro Alibasic takes one of his company's vast ships across the Indian Ocean, he likes to have all the firepower he can get on board.
Having seen last year how Somali pirates treat their captives, the 61-year-old is in no hurry to experience it again.
"It was hell on earth," he told Reuters by telephone from his home in the Croatian port of Dubrovnik.
The number of ships seized in the region by Somali pirates fell
Having seen last year how Somali pirates treat their captives, the 61-year-old is in no hurry to experience it again.
"It was hell on earth," he told Reuters by telephone from his home in the Croatian port of Dubrovnik.
The number of ships seized in the region by Somali pirates fell
India, Italy wrangle over Indian fishermen killing
NEW DELHI (AP) — The shooting deaths of two Indian fishermen mistaken for pirates sparked diplomatic wrangling Wednesday over the arrests of two Italian marines, and some maritime experts are questioning the use of armed guards on merchant ships.Pirates based off lawless Somalia cost the shipping industry billions of dollars and they are operating in wider swaths of the Indian Ocean. To protect against the growing threat, several countries, including India, have allowed armed security guards
India, Germany discuss piracy in Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden
PTI Feb 21, 2012, 08.45PM ISTNEW DELHI: India today discussed with Germany piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden and other issues of mutual interest during a meeting of its Navy Chief with Admiral Nirmal Verma here. German Naval Chief Vice Admiral Axel Schimpf is on an official visit to India during which he interacted with top Defence Ministry officials and service personnel. "In the meeting the two naval Chiefs explored areas of possible mutual cooperation and discussed several current
From Bass Strait to the Indian Ocean -- tracking a current
From Bass Strait to the Indian Ocean -- tracking a current
Public release date: 21-Feb-2012
Contact: Craig MacaulayCraig.Macaulay@csiro.au61-362-325-219CSIRO Australia
Deep-diving ocean "gliders" have revealed the journey of Bass Strait water from the Tasman Sea to the Indian Ocean.
Deployed in 2010 and 2011, the gliders have also profiled a 200-metre tall wall of water at the core of long-lived ocean eddies formed from the East Australian Current.The study, by University of
Public release date: 21-Feb-2012
Contact: Craig MacaulayCraig.Macaulay@csiro.au61-362-325-219CSIRO Australia
Deep-diving ocean "gliders" have revealed the journey of Bass Strait water from the Tasman Sea to the Indian Ocean.
Deployed in 2010 and 2011, the gliders have also profiled a 200-metre tall wall of water at the core of long-lived ocean eddies formed from the East Australian Current.The study, by University of
The EU NAVFOR Commander welcomes the President of the Seychelles and other senior visitors to the Operation Headquarters.
On 21 February, Rear Admiral Duncan Potts welcomed His Excellency President James Michel of the Seychelles; Mr Joel Morgan, his Minister for Home Affairs, Environment and Transport; the Hon Crispus Kiyonga, Ugandan Minister of Defence; Lt Gen Katuma Wamala, Commander Land Forces of the Ugandan Army; and Maj Gen Paul Mella, Tanzanian Head of Intelligence. The distinguished visitors came to the Northwood Headquarters for an update on the EU NAVFOR mission and counter-piracy in
NATO Pirate Attack Report
NATO Shipping Centre carries details of an attack today by Somali pirates on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, in the IRTC.
The report states that the tanker was in position 13:32.47N - 050:23.02E at around 14.35 LT when it came under fire from pirates in a skiff marked by a yellow/red band. An armed Vessel Protection Team on board the tanker fired warning shots, which resulted in the pirates aborting their attack. OCEANUSLive.org further reports that a dhow was seen in the
The report states that the tanker was in position 13:32.47N - 050:23.02E at around 14.35 LT when it came under fire from pirates in a skiff marked by a yellow/red band. An armed Vessel Protection Team on board the tanker fired warning shots, which resulted in the pirates aborting their attack. OCEANUSLive.org further reports that a dhow was seen in the
From Bass Strait to the Indian Ocean -- tracking a current
From Bass Strait to the Indian Ocean -- tracking a current
Public release date: 21-Feb-2012
Contact: Craig MacaulayCraig.Macaulay@csiro.au61-362-325-219CSIRO Australia
Deep-diving ocean "gliders" have revealed the journey of Bass Strait water from the Tasman Sea to the Indian Ocean.
Deployed in 2010 and 2011, the gliders have also profiled a 200-metre tall wall of water at the core of long-lived ocean eddies formed from the East Australian Current.The study, by University of
Public release date: 21-Feb-2012
Contact: Craig MacaulayCraig.Macaulay@csiro.au61-362-325-219CSIRO Australia
Deep-diving ocean "gliders" have revealed the journey of Bass Strait water from the Tasman Sea to the Indian Ocean.
Deployed in 2010 and 2011, the gliders have also profiled a 200-metre tall wall of water at the core of long-lived ocean eddies formed from the East Australian Current.The study, by University of
India, Germany discuss piracy in Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden
PTI Feb 21, 2012, 08.45PM ISTNEW DELHI: India today discussed with Germany piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden and other issues of mutual interest during a meeting of its Navy Chief with Admiral Nirmal Verma here. German Naval Chief Vice Admiral Axel Schimpf is on an official visit to India during which he interacted with top Defence Ministry officials and service personnel. "In the meeting the two naval Chiefs explored areas of possible mutual cooperation and discussed several current
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