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Published on May 6, 2013 by Mark Lowe   ·   No Comments The US must increase its intelligence- gathering capacity in Africa 15-fold in the short term to counter the threat posed by regional Islamic extremist groups and maritime piracy, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea, according to a top US general Fighting Piracy in Africa …

Published on May 6, 2013 by jo.chuter   ·   No Comments During an all hands on deck ceremony, the Commanding Officer of HNLMS De Ruyter, Harold Liebregs complimented Queen Beatrix on her 33 year reign. EU Naval Force Ship HNLMS De Ruyter Compliments Queen Beatrix On Her 33 Year Reign During an all hands on deck …

A boarding team assigned to the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) has rendered medical assistance to several injured fishermen. During a routine visit by the crew of CTF 150’s flagship, FS Somme, to a Yemeni dhow it became apparent that several of the crew members were suffering from minor injuries. …

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Engineers and innovators across the world are coming up with ideas to provide sustainable, alternate living environments to combat the threat of rise in the water levels due to global warming. The Lilipad floating city is one such engineering idea developed by Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut. The floating city concept has been brilliantly planned after …

Three of the principal surface units attached to Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) have rendezvoused at sea, allowing them to conduct exercises and training to hone their skills as they continue to counter illicit activity in the northern Indian Ocean. CTF 150’s flagship, FS Somme, met up with the frigates FS …

The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association Raises Awareness of U.S. Mariners in the Cruise Industry in Light of Media Coverage Washington, DC (Press Release) – The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) is proud to represent U.S. Merchant Mariners on the only U.S.-flagged and U.S. crewed cruise ship, the Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) PRIDE OF AMERICA. Recent …

« Back to Events iCal Import Nicosia, Hilton Park Hotel, Cyprus The “CYPNAVAL 2013? simultaneously with ”CYPSEC 2013” is going to be held from 28-29 May of 2013, with the kindly cooperation of the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Justice & Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus. The “CYPNAVAL 2013? conference & exhibition, …

Published on May 3, 2013 by jo.chuter   ·   No Comments Members of the European Parliament Sub Committee on Security and Defence visited the Operational Headquarters of the European Union’s counter piracy mission – Operation Atalanta. Members Of The European Parliament Sub Commitee on Security and Defence visited EU Naval Force Operational Headquarters Earlier today members …

Published on May 3, 2013 by jo.chuter   ·   No Comments The United Nations Trust Fund for the Fight against Piracy [on 30 April] approved a package of projects in support of anti-piracy efforts in Somalia and other affected States in the region. UN Approves Funding to Support Anti-Piracy Efforts in Somalia and Affected States in …