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Indian Navy Thwarts Attack on Chinese Vessel
According to a report from The Times of India, the Indian Navy responded to a distress call from a Chinese merchant vessel, the Fucheng, under attack by piratesā¦
Call for Changes to SOLAS to Combat Piracy
Prominent UK and US maritime lawyer and maritime author Dr John A.C. Cartner is calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to enact changes to theā¦
MV Sinar Kudus Released by Pirates
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On the 1 May, the Bulk Cargo Carrier the MV Sinar Kudus was released from pirate control after 46 days in captivity. The MV Sinar Kudus, which is Indonesian flagged and owned, was on its way to Suez (Egypt) from Singapore when it was attacked on the 16 March 2011. The ship is now sailing to a safe port.
EU NAVFOR Release Suspected Pirates, Prosecution Unsuccessful
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On 21 April, EU NAVFOR released 18 suspected pirates that had been detained by the EU NAVFOR Finnish warship FNS POHJANMAA since the 6 April. They were released after requests to a number of states, who were considered to have an interest in the case, proved to be unsuccessful. The States either decided not to prosecute or could not provide an intent to prosecute within the required timescale. Theā¦
Somali Hostage Negotiator Charged With Piracy
Ali Mohamed Ali, 48, has been indicted for conspiracy to commit piracy and other charges that allege he acted as a negotiator on behalf of Somali pirates duringā¦
IMSN Earns DNV Certification for Anti-Piracy Course
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Dania Beach, FL (April 21, 2011) ā International Maritime Security Network (IMSN) has become the first maritime security training center to offer an eLearning-based Anti-Piracy Defense Course certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), a worldwide leading certification body offering the latest in management systems certification services, under its SeaSkillā¢ standard for maritime learning programs. The announcement was made by Captain Timothy D.
MV Rosalia DāAmato Pirated in Indian Ocean
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Early morning on 21 April, the Bulk Carrier MV Rosalia DāAmato was pirated approximately 350NM South East of Salalah, Oman, in the Indian Ocean. The 74,500 tonne Italian flagged and owned vessel was on its way to Bandar Imam Khomeini (Iran) from Paranagua (Brazil) when it was attacked by a single skiff. Coalition warships had communications with the vessel and were told: āpirates onboard stay awayā. The MV Rosalia DāAmato has a crew of 21 (six Italians, 15 Filipinos).
Are Weapons the Answer to Counter Piracy?
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This article is intended to help inform the debate on the use of arms, in particular, armed Sea Marshals, in the protection of vessels conducting commercial business. At the outset AKE acknowledges an interest through its support to GAC Solutions in the provision of maritime security services and support to maritime clients. This paper provides objective analysis of the situation confronting the maritime industry in respect of piracy, its growing effect on business, and the arming of ships.
Middle East Turmoil and U.S. Economic Sanctions and Export Controls
The primary focus of last yearās annual update, which appeared in the April 2010 issue, was U.S. efforts to tighten economic sanctions against Iran. The last severalā¦
Shipping Bodies Raise Alarm as Pirates Take Ransom
The International Chamber of Shipping, ITF, Indian National Shipownersā Association, NUSI, MUI, IMEC, InterManager, Intertanko and BIMCO deplore the latest developmentā¦
BIMCO President Rages Over Kidnapping and Murder of Seafarers
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A highly audible protest from the shipping industry against piracy ā with a 30-second blast from shipsā sirens every day at noon, in every port in the world ā has been recommended to draw public attention to the criminals who are now menacing world trade, and who are holding nearly 800 seafarers captive. Delivering the keynote address at this weekās Singapore conference of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia (ReCAAP)ā¦
Piracy in the Indian Ocean
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Somali based pirates continue to cause serious challenges to merchant vessels transiting the Indian Ocean.At the time of writing, EU NAVFOR statistics indicate that there are 26 vessels and 582 crew held captive off the coast of Somalia (not taking into account an unknown number of smaller dhows and fishing vessels that have been seized). Moreover, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported that Somali pirates hijacked 49 vessels in 2010, an increase from 47 in 2009.
MV Irene SL Released by Pirates
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The Very Large Crude Carrier MV Irene SL was released from pirate control on 7 April 2011. The Greek flagged and owned vessel was pirated on the 9 February, approximately 350 nautical miles South East of Muscat in the North Arabian Sea. The vessel and her crew of 25 are believed to be making for a safe port. The crew members are from Greek, Georgia and Philippines. According to the owner all the crew members are safe and in good health.
Specialized Somali Courts for Pirates Considered
Recognizing the need for further steps to boost anti-piracy efforts, the Security Council decided to urgently consider the establishment of specialized Somali courtsā¦
Change in Naval Missions: Global Crisis Management
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The International Conference and Exhibition on Maritime Security and Defence Hamburg at the Hamburg Fair site, June 15-17 2011, will feature the changing mission of navies toward a focus on global crisis management. āThe special value of MS&D is that it puts the researchers and government officials in contact with practitioners of the merchant fleet and navy, to exchange views with them,ā said Vice Admiral Axel Schimpfā¦
PVI to Assist EUNAVFOR in Prosecution of Suspected Pirates
On the 5th April, A PVI security team prevented an attack on the āPacific Opalā. During the exchange PVI recorded video evidence of the incident and 24 hours afterā¦
Commandos Repel Pirates from Iranian Supertanker
A statement issued by the public relations office of the Iranian Navy on April 9 said Iran's oceangoing supertanker, Voyager 1, came under attack by two pirate speedboatsā¦
Irene SL Release by Somali Pirates
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INTERTANKO is delighted that the Irene SL has been released by the Somali pirates who hijacked this tanker and her 2m barrel oil cargo in February, and that Master, officers and crew are in good health after 58 days in captivity ā especially after 12 days being used as a pirate mothership. At the time INTERTANKOās Managing Director Joe Angelo remarked that the Irene SL hijacking marked a significant shift in Somali piracyā¦
MV Susan K Pirated 35nm from Oman
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In the early morning of April 8, the General Cargo ship MV Susan K was pirated approximately 200 nautical miles North-East of Salalah, Oman; a location only 35 nautical miles from the Omani coastline. The vessel was attacked and boarded by at least 10 pirates although exact details of the attack are not known at this time. The Antigua & Barbuda flagged and German owned vessel was on its way to Port Sudan (Sudan) from Mumbai (India) when it was attacked.
Counter Piracy Group Meets at UN in New York
The United States joined more than 60 nations and international organizations at the United Nations in New York on March 21, 2011, for a meeting of the Contact Groupā¦