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UN ‘disappointed’ as Houthis delay oil tanker rescue
The UN said last week that it was “clearly disappointing” that Yemen’s Houthi rebels are again delaying a repair mission for a decaying oil tanker, which is threatening to spill its million-barrel..
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Small Sri Lanka fosters big maritime ambitions
The dramatic recent fire on a container ship off Sri Lanka highlighted the risks involved in the island nation's ambitions to become one of the world's busiest maritime transport hubs. The MV X-Press..
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Inside the latest mission to save migrants in the Mediterranean
This is the time of the year when small flimsy boats, known in Spanish as pateras, try to cross the Mediterranean Sea into Europe. The central Mediterranean route is the most dangerous way to reach..
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Approach - 210nm S Cotonou
Reporting indicates that bulk carrier CP Tianjan was approached whilst in transit.
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Regional military intervention in Mozambique is a bad idea. Here’s why
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has called an extraordinary summit of the leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this week. He wants them to deliberate on plans announced in..
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Approach - 49nm SW Lomé
Reporting indicates that a vessel was approached 49nm SW Lomé whilst in transit.
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Luxury charter yachts ready to welcome guests in Turkey
Turkey is preparing for the upcoming Mediterranean luxury yacht charter season with a series of easy to follow measures to ensure the safety of locals and travellers this summer season. Turkey is a..
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Kidnapping - 108nm South Cotonou
Reporting indicates that the F/V IRIS S was attacked 108nm South Cotonou resulting in the kidnap of 5 crew.
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