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Brief blog maritime piracy

March 27, 2021April 24th Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A suspicious approach on a bulk carrier foiled by a European ship

(B2) A bulk carrier escaped an attack at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, between the Gulf of Oman and the Gulf

Brief blog Missions Operations

5th October, 2018September 11, 2023 B2 Writing

Mega exercise off Oman for the British

(B2) The United Kingdom is deploying significant resources to participate in exercise Saif Sareea (or Swift Sword), which takes place off

East Africa Blog Analysis maritime piracy

19th October, 201515th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

How many sailors are still hostages of Somali pirates?

(BRUSSELS2) It is a silent drama. And no one really cares about their fate. The official balance sheet… Officially there is still

Brief blog maritime piracy

April 10th26th May 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

New pirate attack off Oman

(BRUSSELS2) A merchant ship was the subject of a new attack attempt, on April 5, by pirates off

Brief blog maritime piracy

April 1th18th June 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Pirate attack fails in the Strait of Hormuz

(BRUSSELS2) A tanker was attacked this Sunday (March 30) by pirates in the Strait of Hormuz, at 24° North

maritime piracy

March 9, 2013March 10, 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A liberated Emirati ship. Spanish sailors to the rescue

(BRUXELLES2) After a year of captivity, the MV Royal Grace has been released along with the crew. This Emirati chemical tanker, flying

News Blog Aviation

November 5, 20128th May 2018 B2 Writing

Cameron as Eurofighter VRP in the Gulf

(BRUSSELS) David Cameron landed in Dubai on Monday (November 5) as part of a visit that should develop exchanges

Brief blog maritime piracy

November 8, 201118th June 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Latest piracy news (November 7, 2011)

(BRUSSELS2) According to the latest Ecoterra report, the Somali pirates have only 29 merchant ships left, to which must be added 18

News Blog maritime piracy

14th October, 20118th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

An agreement between the EU and Oman in preparation on the fight against piracy

(BRUSSELS2) The ambassadors of the 27 have finalized a text enabling the High Representative to open negotiations with the Sultanate

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[News] In the Red Sea, 68 ships escorted by Aspides. First assessment after seven weeks April 8th
(B2) Eleven attacks have been repelled in the Red Sea since February 23, according to Josep Borrell. Visibly satisfied with the performance of the latest EU maritime operations. The High Representative of the EU
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(B2) The COPS ambassadors approved this Tuesday, March 26, the appointment of three heads of mission. A French woman in Georgia In Georgia, the appointment of General Bettina Boughani is confirmed, as of
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[Analysis] The semi-failure of the European plan to deliver heavy munitions to Ukraine 31th January 2024
(B2) The goal of delivering one million heavy munitions to Ukraine will not be achieved. It must be recognized. The Europeans have not been able to keep the commitment they made to kyiv. A setback
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