Month: September 2011
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Waking Up
After some criticism of their silence on the matters surrounding piracy, it seems the International Group of P&I Club’s is waking to the problem. The Clubs have revised its frequently […]
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Tensions Rise
Tensions over armed guards appear to be on the rise amongst the insurance industry. The recent claims at the IUMI conference that the organisation actively stands in favour of armed […]
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Vessel and Crew Freed
The Spanish oil tanker that was hijacked by pirates off West Africa 10 days ago was freed Saturday and the 23-member crew is OK, its owner said. No ransom was […]
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Armed Agreement
Carriers with Indian flags will now be allowed to deploy armed guards against pirates, the Indian Shipping Ministry has decreed. The agreement has come about following repeated appeals by the Indian […]
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Weather Window
According to NATO, the high level of activity off the Somali/Kenya Border indicates this as an area of great concern to vessels, and as improved weather conditions allow, increased piracy […]
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Port State
Ports in piracy-threatened regions must make clear how they will accommodate armed guards and issue transparent guidelines to shipowners and operators, Dom Mee, president of Protection Vessels International, has warned. […]
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New Season
Somali pirates are preparing for a new raiding season, taking advantage of the calmer seas after the monsoon period, as their ties with Islamist rebels come under closer scrutiny. Pirate […]
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Stronger Lead
The head of V Ships ship management has called for a cohesive strategy to protect vessels from pirates. Speaking in Lloyd’s List, Robert Giorgi expressed concern at the “different approach” […]
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Ransom Fears
As US legislators look to make ransom payments in cases of piracy illegal, experts believe there could become a “two-tier system”. This could see some owners who can pay ransoms and […]
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Coded Message
Saudi Arabia has made a significant contribution to the IMO Djibouti Code Trust Fund, giving a welcome boost to the IMO-led project to implement the Djibouti Code of Conduct. A […]
