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Vigilance Still Crucial in Indian Ocean
Organisations representing the global shipping and oil industry have announced that the size of the ‘High Risk Area’ for piracy in the Indian Ocean has been reduced…
UK P&I Club's West Africa Piracy Guidance
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UK P&I Club provides practical guidance to Members in relation to piracy in West Africa. Stuart Edmonston, Head of Loss Prevention, says: “We have seen a sizable shift in pirate activity, from Somali to West Africa, and are witnessing an increase in incidents particularly offshore Nigeria. The ship should be operating at a heightened state of security throughout, including additional watch-keeping…
Security in the Indian Ocean Fragile -MAST
The security situation in the Indian Ocean could quickly change for the worse, according to maritime security company MAST. Gerry Northwood OBE, COO of MAST, said…
Collective Effort Keeps Piracy at Bay, Risks Remain
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Though the maritime sector has seen a decline in Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, there is no room for complacency regarding the ongoing threat, says EU Naval Force Operation Commander, Major General Martin Smith MBE. Addressing senior shipping industry representatives at breakfast meeting earlier this week, Smith credited the ‘collective effort’ of shipping companies and dedicated naval forces for the reduction in pirate attacks since 2012.
The Future of Maritime security
Maritime crime and piracy have not disappeared, indeed without continued efforts from both the private and public sector, could well return, say the experts in at…
Collective Efforts Helped Curtail Piracy Attacks
At a breakfast meeting earlier today with senior shipping industry representatives, the EU Naval Force Operation Commander, Major General Martin Smith MBE, stated…
Iranian Ship, Crew Escape Captivity off Somali Coast
An Iranian fishing vessel and its crew have escaped after being held captive for five months by Somali fishermen, maritime piracy experts said on Friday, but it…
Shippers Cannot Relax Their Guard in SE Asia -MAST
Following a spate of six attacks in the Singapore Straight over the weekend, maritime security provider MAST is calling for shipping companies to strengthen their…
Maritime Tribunal Rejects Plea to Free Italy's Marines
An international maritime tribunal on Monday rejected Italy's request that India provisionally release two marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen, a setback…
Six Pirate Attacks off Singapore
Several pirates attacks were reported during the weekend in Straits of Malacca and Singapore to six cargo vessels passing through. On August 21 and 22, six vessels…
Piracy Still Hot in Southeast Asia -PVI
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Southeast Asia is likely to see a record number of ship hijackings in 2015 as demand for illicit oil, together with a well-established black market, will continue to drive maritime attacks in the region, advises private maritime security company PVI. In the absence of a stronger law enforcement response, ship owners and operators, especially for small tankers, face increasing operational, financial and security threats, warns PVI.
Oil Tanker Seized by Indonesian Authorities
Indonesian authorities have seized the tanker, MT Joaquim, believed to have been used by pirates to siphon 3,500 tonnes of crude oil on Saturday, according to a report in Bernama.
World Submarine and MRO Market to Reach USD 36.6 Bln by 2025
The worldwide submarine market space is expected to increase from a value of USD 22.9 billion in 2015 to USD 36.6 billion by 2025, posting a CAGR of 4.78% over the forecast period…
Southeast Asia Turns into a Piracy Hot Spot
According to data from the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau, pirate attacks in Southeast Asia hit a 12-year high in the first six months of 2015.
Pirates Attack Fishing Vessel near Malacca Strait
Pirates attacked the fishing trawler Maju Jaya in Malacca Strait in Tamiang water in North Sumatra, Indonesia on July 26. Another fishing boat closed Maju Jaya from portside…
Piracy Attack on Small Tankers Continues - ICC
Published today, a new report from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) highlights a continuing trend in South East Asia…
Pirates and Hold-ups: Crime Strikes Venezuela's Oil Industry
When night falls over western Venezuela, armed gangs known as "pirates" sometimes ride boats into muggy Lake Maracaibo to steal equipment from oil wells. In the country's Paraguana peninsula…
Combatting Maritime Cyber Security Threats
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The U.S. Executive Branch has declared that the cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation, and that America’s economic prosperity in the 21st century will depend on effective cyber security. Before the maritime industry sounds the danger signal, it needs to monitor other industries and branches of the government and take proactive preventative measures.
Maritime Piracy: Distinguishing Piracy vs. Robbery
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It is important to distinguish between armed robbery and piracy when reporting incidents in South East Asia waters says the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) which has commissioned a study to determine the scale of threat posed to seafarers in the area. The findings reveal that in the first quarter of this year the vast majority of incidents in this region fall under the category of armed robbery…
MT Orkim Harmony Arrive Safely in Kuantan port
Oil tanker MT Orkim Harmony arrived safely at the Kuantan Port in Tanjung Gelang about 7am today (Saturday, June 20), nine days after it was hijacked by a group of pirates off Tanjung Sedili, Johor.