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Nov- 2024 -5 NovemberAfrica
Spanish Navy Frigate Completes Deployment in Indian Ocean
The Spanish frigate "Numancia" returned to base after a five-month deployment in the Indian Ocean as part of EU-led Operation Atalanta.
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Oct- 2023 -25 OctoberEurope
UK Deploys HMS Trent on Anti-Piracy Mission in Africa
The UK Royal Navy has deployed HMS Trent (P224) to West Africa to help counter piracy and smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea.
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Mar- 2021 -24 MarchAfrica
Nigeria, Western Allies Stage Naval Drills in Piracy Hotspot
Nigeria and several Western allies have begun annual joint naval drills in the Gulf of Guinea to combat piracy and other criminal activities, officials said Wednesday.
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Jul- 2020 -3 JulyAfrica
Pirates Kidnap Nine on Norwegian Oil Ship off Nigeria
Pirates attacked a Norwegian vessel off the coast of Nigeria on Thursday and kidnapped nine Nigerian nationals onboard.
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Oct- 2018 -28 OctoberAfrica
Crew of Swiss ship freed after September kidnapping off Nigeria
Twelve crew members of MV Glarus, a Swiss ship seized off Nigeria in September have been freed, Swiss judicial officials said
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Sep- 2018 -23 SeptemberAfrica
Pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship MV Glarus off Nigeria
A gang of pirates took hostage 12 crew members of Swiss cargo ship bulk carrier MV Glarus which they attacked in Nigerian waters
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