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    <title><![CDATA[States seek international response to piracy]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398444.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[IMO debate reveals disagreement over where the fight should focus ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:59:31 +0100</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Simmering stand-off]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398434.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[China can and should ease its tough stance over the Scarborough Shoal ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:23:32 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398434.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Guardcon’s wording is not the problem, say insurers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/Insurance/article398430.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[There will always be an issue of what can be covered in the event of a criminal act ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 15:56:07 +0100</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Shipowners applaud EU Navfor strike]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article398414.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Reaction endorses land attack on Somali pirates’ base and praises ‘restraint’ ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:46:17 +0100</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Strike out against pirates]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article398346.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Attacks on gangs’ shore-based operations must not be half-hearted ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:43:25 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article398346.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Landmark strike on pirate camp signals strategy shift]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article398286.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Exclusive audio interview with EU Navfor Commander]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:37:23 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article398286.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Industry must cut reliance on armed guards ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article398306.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Vast outlay for security personnel provides no lasting benefit to a fleet ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 11:51:21 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article398306.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Concern grows over Guardcon insurance requirements]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/Insurance/article398252.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Clause 12 is the ‘elephant in the room’, says Askins ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 17:10:48 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/Insurance/article398252.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Complacency is not an option]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398237.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The conditions that allowed piracy to flourish have not changed, despite the fall in hijackings ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:23:50 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398237.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Speak out to combat piracy, urges IMB]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398227.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Attacks are under-reported in West Africa, bureau claims ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 15:47:16 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398227.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[The realities of piracy]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398168.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[There is latent sympathy for these outlaws. The reality is kidnapping, torture and murder  ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:25:42 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398168.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Apathy rules as just eight IMO member states respond over armed guards]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398154.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[No ‘magic bullet’ from next week’s committee meeting after underwhelming response ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:21:30 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398154.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[MEPs slam member states for slashing counter-piracy resources]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398141.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[UK has cut its contribution to EU Navfor ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:34:19 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398141.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[IMO maritime safety committee tackles armed guards and cruiseships]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398063.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Session considers international guidance and Costa Concordia investigation ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:08:30 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article398063.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[EU Navfor renews commitment to shipping]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article397839.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Operation Atalanta focuses on specifc initiatives to aid the passage of trade ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 14:58:32 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article397839.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Eagle Bulk and Trident identified in pirate shooting video]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article397768.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Footage raises questions over the need for an investigation ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 15:34:34 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article397768.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Watch west Africa]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article397747.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Piracy is raising its head on the other side of Africa]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 11:24:34 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article397747.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Pirates release BW Rhine, but steal gasoline onboard]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article397738.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[All 24 crew members safe, says shipowner ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 10:16:22 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article397738.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Convoy Escort Programme secures funding but still faces criticism]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/Insurance/article397728.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Insurance-led facility has a lead investor but cannot shake the private army label ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 16:56:33 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/Insurance/article397728.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[India releases Enrica Lexie ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article397617.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Aframax tanker impounded in Kerala after fatal shooting ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:13:55 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article397617.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[UK signs up to Singapore-based ReCAAP]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/tankers/article397573.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Move reflects ‘strong interest in the regional maritime economy’ ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 10:14:28 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/tankers/article397573.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[BW Rhine presumed hijacked off Togo]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article397480.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[No AIS signal from product tanker since Saturday ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 12:10:04 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article397480.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Quest and Marida Marguerite hostage negotiator convicted in Virginia]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article397466.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Experts hail first result of onshore piracy enforcement ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 10:50:34 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article397466.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Fighting piracy on land is now inevitable, says law firm]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article397438.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[HFW report backs navies and criticises government inaction ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 17:04:38 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article397438.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[IMO urges heads of states to tackle piracy]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article396975.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Sekimizu says ministerial discussions lack political will ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:00:56 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article396975.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[US-Philippines exercises rekindle South China Sea tensions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article396906.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Oil and gas exploration resumes at Reed Bank on Friday ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:17:17 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article396906.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Italy urges India’s Supreme Court to free accused marines]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article396873.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Ambassador’s petition claims breach of sovereign immunity ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:03:05 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article396873.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Rival providers seek IMO backing on armed guard regulation]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article396776.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Maritime Security Committee will meet next month ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:14:53 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article396776.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Pirate attacks fall sharply in first quarter]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article396739.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Concern mounting over West Africa after attacks double in Nigeria ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:44:25 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/ship-operations/article396739.ece</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Investigation launched after video of armed guards shooting goes viral]]></title>
    <link>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article396767.ece</link>
    <description><![CDATA[PMSC’s use of force may end in legal action ]]></description>
    <author>Nigel Lowry</author>    
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:56:58 +0100</pubDate>
    <guid>http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/sector/regulation/article396767.ece</guid>
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