Month: May 2011
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On The Wire
A new anti boarding device has been developed by a Cape Town company which aims at preventing pirates from boarding a ship moving at sea. The “Anti Boarding Device” is […]
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US Actions
The US Navy is believed to have killed four alleged pirates who were attempting to hijack a Dr Peters-owned VLCC. The 306,500-dwt “Artemis Glory” (built 2006) came under attacked at […]
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Thai Answer
According to media reports, the Thai navy is to deploy armed guards on board Thai flagged vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden. Their mission will start in July in the […]
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MSR Milestone
This is the 500th story posted on MSR, and we would like to thank you for reading our security news and supporting us. We are about to launch the next […]
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Ransom Paid
Somali pirates received a ransom of US$7 million for the release of two Spanish hostages held for four-and-a-half months, a pirate claims. The payment was dropped by helicopter. “The ransom […]
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Hostages Freed
After a firefight with suspected Somali pirates, Danish sailors freed 16 Iranian hostages on board an alleged mother ship, according to the Danish Royal Navy. Four suspected pirates were killed […]
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War Risk Dispute
India has opposed the extension of the piracy zone in the Indian Ocean region — which brings the boundary of this danger zone close to Indian waters on the west […]
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Failure Reminder
Britain’s Chamber of Shipping supports moves to create a clear legal framework for the use of armed guards, while pointing out the need for armed guards represents a failure by […]
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UK Green Light
The issue of maritime security, and more particularly the use of armed security teams onboard vessels has been debated at length lately, and according to reports the UK governmen is […]
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Regulate or Regret
According to George Orwell,“People sleep peaceably in their beds only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf”. The famous quote was heard at the IMO today, […]
