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Somali vendors offload a catch from fishing boats at Bosaso beach in Puntland northeastern Somalia, on December 17, 2016. Fishermen bring fish to the market for traders as they buy fish to resell it in the market of Bosaso. / AFP PHOTO / Mohamed ABDIWAHAB

Off West Africa, navies team up in fight against piracy

"Sir, we're going to handcuff you," a coast guard from Sao Tome tells a man accused of fishing illegally in the archipelago's waters. But the "fisherman" is really a French…

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Industry Releasable Threat Assessment (IRTA) Current as of 15 February 2018 (released 1 Mar 18)

This threat assessment has been written by EU NAVFOR and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). It is intended to inform risk management decision making for shipping operators responsible for merchant vessels…

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Industry Releasable Threat Bulletin (IRTB) 004 – The attack on MT LEOPARD SUN – 160NM 157nm off the coast of Somalia (East of Hobyo)

1.      Foreword. This IRTB has been written by EU NAVFOR and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). It is intended to inform risk management decision making for shipping operators responsible…

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