Month: August 2014

  • Guardian Global opens in Nigeria

    Risk management firm launches new Nigerian office. Guardian Global Resources Establishes in Nigeria Following many months of preparation and substantial investment, Guardian Global Resources is proud to announce it has […]

  • HRAS updates murder video analysis

    Shocking video prompted murder investigation.  HRAS updates translation analysis of YouTube footage depicting murder of seafarers HRAS continues an independent investigation into the murder of five seafarers in international waters, with […]

  • Nigeria wages war on oil bunkering

    Oil bunkering and theft are huge issues for the African nation. Nigerian Navy Wages War Against Illigal Bunkering The Nigerian Navy says it has made seizures of over thirty vessels […]

  • Pirates attacks will resume

    Concern that shipping believes the threat is over.  Pirates attacks will resume if ship owners let their guard down, warn former hostages Ramola Talwar Badam DUBAI // Somali pirates would […]

  • Piracy reports Aug 16th to 22nd

    Only two reports logged by UKMTO this week.  Piracy reports Aug 16th to 22nd The monsoon continues to suppress small boat operations in the East African HRA, with just two […]

  • ISPS Code workshop held in Singapore

    IMO joins Singapore Ministry of Transport for event. ISPS Code workshop held in Singapore Workshop included a practical exercise at a port facility facilitated by Keppel Shipyard. Tracy Peverett of […]

  • HRAS begins murder investigation

    Human Rights Leader Starts Video Murder Investigation Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has started its own international investigation into the murders of seafarers in international waters as a result of […]

  • AISLive spots Iranian paint party

    Iranians changing tanker names. AISLive spots Iranian paint party AIS Live data has revealed that the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) has started to change its vessels’ identity. This change […]

  • Libya: following Somalia’s road to ruin

    The struggle for power continues to destabilise country. Libya Is Fast Following Somalia’s Road to Ruin The way things are going in Libya the only question is whether to compare it […]

  • UNCTAD: trends in maritime piracy

    United Nations publishes report into piracy. UNCTAD overview of trends in maritime piracy UNCTAD has recently published a two-part report considering the costs and trade-related implications of maritime piracy and taking […]