Law Enforcement
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Tragedy in Tilbury
Incident raises the stowaway issue Tragedy in Tilbury This discovery of 35 Afghani Sikhs in a shipping container in the port of Tilbury, UK, has sent shockwaves through the British […]
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Enrica Lexie marines get court date
Indian court to hear the case next week. Court to hear Italian marines case on August 27 New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday fixed August 27 for hearing the case […]
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Indian hostages cause concern
Indian government highlights hostages’ plight. Captivity of Indians ‘a searing impact of Arab instability’ New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday expressed concern over the continued captivity of 39 […]
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IMB warns of cyber threat
Cyber crime is the next big area of concern for shipping. IMB: Guard against threat of cyber attacks The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is calling for vigilance in the maritime […]