counterpiracy

If access to the islands helps China play a more effective part in the multinational counterpiracy effort, I say the more the merrier.

Chinese Military Considers New Indian Ocean Presence Jeremy Page 2011

Some recently arrested pirates were caught without food, water or fuel, and appeared to lask basic knowledge of the sea, according to Alan Cole, the coordinator of the United Nations 'counterpiracy program in Nairobi.

Somali Militants Try Piracy to Fund Attacks 2010

"Commanders are seeking to back up a five-ship counterpiracy task force with one of the airborne warning and control system surveillance planes, possibly sharing it with the allied International Security Assistance Force fighting in Afghanistan."

U.S., NATO Expand Afghan War To Horn Of Africa And Indian Ocean 2010

"Commanders are seeking to back up a five-ship counterpiracy task force with one of the airborne warning and control system surveillance planes, possibly sharing it with the allied International Security Assistance Force fighting in Afghanistan."

Printing: U.S., NATO Expand Afghan War To Horn Of Africa And Indian Ocean 2010

Adm. Roughead added that in future dialogues with China, he hopes the two sides can discuss further cooperation on search-and-rescue missions as well as continuing joint counterpiracy efforts to stop the surge in attacks off of Somalia.

U.S. Seeks to Improve Links with China Navy 2009

In this connection, I welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's comment to the Japanese government, in discussion of counterpiracy operations during her recent visit, that the Japanese navy should be able to defend non-Japanese ships as well as their own.

Toward a Stronger U.S.-Japan Relationship 2009

CLINTON: This week, the State Department is taking four immediate steps, as we move forward with a broader counterpiracy strategy.

CNN Transcript Apr 15, 2009 2009

In September, they filed a police complaint claiming that MediaDefender, a U.S. counterpiracy company, had been hired by several Hollywood studios and music companies to hack into their site and shut it down.

Showdown Looms Over Pirated-Media Directory 2008

Fifth Fleet, which is involved in the counterpiracy operations.

Chinese Navy Might Get Role in Piracy Fight 2008

"Who do you call when you have, say, a Mongolian ship with a Vietnamese crew?" asked one officer involved in international counterpiracy efforts.

Reuters: Top News 2011