Terrorism
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Middle East
UK navy decision to deploy its most advanced warship off Yemen questioned
Growing fears of terror attacks on a crucial waterway of world shipping has seen the UK deploy its most advanced…
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Middle East
Was Teekay LNG carrier attack a failed suicide bomb plot?
Was the attack on a Teekay LNG carrier off Yemen last week an attempted suicide attack? Initial reports of an…
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Middle East
Shipping warned over escalation of attacks in southern Red Sea
Ambrey Risk, a UK security consultancy, is warning of a step change in violence seen in waters in the southern…
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Americas
US government funds program that prepares ports for terror attacks
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will allocate $100m to help bolster the nation’s ports against terror attacks. The…
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Europe
Belgian ports operating normally after attacks, Port of Dover steps up security
Security measures will be increased at the Port of Dover and other UK ports in the wake of bombings in…
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Europe
British admiral warns on ISIS attacks in the Mediterranean
Britain’s highest-ranking naval officer in Nato has warned Islamic State, also known as Daesh, is planning attacks on shipping in…
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Asia
Southeast Asian maritime terrorism warning
Southeast Asia could see maritime terrorism incidents this year, a leading maritime security expert has told Splash. Kevin Doherty, president…
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Middle East
Islamic State targets two Libyan ports
Two key oil ports in Libya have come under intense attack from Islamic State fighters. For the second day, running…
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Contributions
Petty-wise, pound foolish: Are breaches of ISPS Code minimally significant?
Maritime consultant Thomas Timlen explains why the downplaying breaches of international maritime security measures can have globally catastrophic consequences. I…
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Europe
No further weapons found on vessel detained in Crete, crew before prosecutor
Authorities in Crete have completed their inspection of the 12 containers remaining onboard the suspicious general cargo vessel arrested this…
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Europe
Detained ship was carrying over 5,000 firearms plus ammunition
Over 5,000 firearms and more than 490,000 rounds of ammunition have been found onboard the suspicious general cargo vessel arrested…
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Europe
UPDATED: Greek coastguard raids vessel carrying weapons possibly linked to ISIS
The Greek coastguard has raided a cargo vessel carrying weapons suspected to be destined for Islamic State (IS) forces in…
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Contributions
Suez alert: the terrorist threat to shipping
Kevin Doherty from Nexus Consulting warns authorities in Egypt are covering up a severe terrorist threat to shipping. The UN…
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Middle East
Egyptian authorities arrest Suez Canal bomb plot suspects
Cairo: Just hours after Splash reported that Islamic State is intending to target the newly expanded Suez Canal, reports have emerged…
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Europe
Italian coast guard to carry weapons in response to IS threat
Naples: Italy’s coast guard has passed a resolution to allow its teams to carry weapons, after threats from Islamic State…
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Middle East
US vice admiral admits concern over Yemen chaos
Abu Dhabi: A senior US naval officer has vowed international shipping in and around the Gulf will not be harmed…
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Middle East
New police force tasked with protecting Suez Canal
Cairo: Egypt is setting up a new police force specifically tasked with protecting the Suez Canal, following continued threats to…
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Europe
Isis targets ships in the Mediterranean
Cairo: Isis is looking at disrupting European shipping. Propaganda released by the group has detailed plans to use Libya as…
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