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Denmark called on Thursday for more international support for efforts it is leading against Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, amid warnings of a rise in attacks on shipping. “More than 600 people are currently being held hostage by Somali pirates,” Danish Foreign Minister Lene Espersen said in a guest commentary in the Hamburger Abendblatt …

Eritrea has freed four British security contractors who it had accused of spying and terrorism and kept in detention since December, Britain’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. The men worked for a British maritime security firm, which said they were detained when they made an unscheduled stop in Eritrea due to rough weather while en …

This paper is intended to help inform the debate on the use of arms, in particular, armed Sea Marshals, in the protection of vessels conducting commercial business.  At the outset AKE acknowledges an interest through its support to GAC Solutions in the provision of maritime security services and support to maritime clients. This paper provides …

SASEBO, Japan – The mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) departed Sasebo, Japan for a deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of Commander Task Force 76 April 25. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

USS Guardian (MCM 5) welcomed Ms. Judith Fergin, United States Ambassador to Timor Leste, aboard for a tour on April 19th, 2011. Ms. Fergin was appointed Ambassador of the United States to the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste on September 16th, 2010. Her visit coincided with training and community service Guardian conducted in support of …

YOKOSUKA, Japan– USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), and embarked 7th Fleet staff from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC) returned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, April 11, following a two-month patrol and support of Operation Tomodachi. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

SINGAPORE – Sailors from the mine countermeasure ship USS Guardian (MCM 5) participated in a community service project in support of Singapore’s waste management program on April 4. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

PACIFIC OCEAN – Dignitaries and senior military leaders from Japan and the U.S. visited USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) April 4, to express appreciation to the crew for their support and dedication during Operation Tomodachi. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

OSHIMA, Japan – The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stepped up efforts in aiding the island of Oshima April 3, by delivering more supplies and personnel in support of operation “Field Day” via U.S. Navy landing craft. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs