Human Element
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‘Everyone died, except for me’
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Struma, the greatest maritime disaster in the history of the secret immigration enterprise and the worst civilian maritime disaster […]
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Changes to Defence Laws
During an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, Paul and Rachel Chandler stated that they were disappointed by the way in which the British Government handled their kidnapping and have called […]
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Helping Hand
Guides for shipping companies to support seafarers and families affected by piracy launched. The first in the series provide guidance to shipping companies and manning agents on how to offer […]
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Bravery Award
Seok Hae-kyun, the captain of a Korean freighter that was hijacked by Somali pirates, received the Council of the International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea during the […]
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In Breach
According to several press reports over the weekend, the British attorney general is applying to bring court proceedings against Sky News. The claims related to an allegeded breach of an injunction preventing […]
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Casting Call
“Wanted: five Somali pirates for a possible hijacking on the high seas”. No, this isn’t some twisted job listing, but rather a premise for a casting call for UAE residents […]
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Home at Last
A total of 17 Algerian crew members of the Algerian-flagged bulk carrier “MV Blida” abducted by Somali pirates early this year reached the capital of Algiers Sunday. The sailors were […]
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Silver Screen
The true story of a British couple held hostage by Somali pirates for more than a year could be heading for our screens. Filmmaker Nick London, who produced Sky’s The […]
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Fighting Confusion
Claims that at least six Somali pirates and three others captured by the crew of the Greek owned “MT Liquid Velvet” chemical tanker which was hijacked last week, are up […]
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Humanitarian Response
In a response to Lloyd’s List article ‘Shipping turns a blind eye to human cost of piracy’, Peter Swift, Chairman of the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme has outlined how […]
