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The Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt spoke to media after a ministerial COBR meeting on 20 July on the Iranian actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
HMS Montrose, a frigate of the Royal Navy, was in Colombo today as part of her routine deployment in the Indian Ocean.
Bespoke Security of Navigation, Stabilisation Advice and Training (SONSAT) to support maritime security and safety of navigation
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during May 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Transport Minister Lord Callanan launches new guidance on how shipping organisations can deal with cyber threats.
Progress has been made in improving UK maritime security through strong working partnerships between the maritime sector and government.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Maritime security is vital and the new UK national strategy will make us more robust and more resilient.
Enhancing security in complex environments themed speech by Stephen Hammond.
Highlighting key priorities for combating piracy.
International Maritime Organization agrees proposal to develop guidelines addressing concerns related sea crimes.
UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates in exceptional circumstances.
Interim guidance to shipping companies on the use of armed guards released.
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