Industry Sector
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Skiff Response
On the morning of June 10, the EUNAVFOR German warship “FGS Niedersachsen” detected a suspected Pirate Action Group (PAG) in the Southern Somali Basin. The pirates, which were suspected of […]
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Lost In Translation
Indian police were left red faced and confused last week. Somali embassy officials visited the pirates they have in custody, however police were unable to monitor the conversations as their […]
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Into Trouble
The recently freed vessel “MV Suez”, reportedly ran into trouble again after being released by Somali pirates less than 48 hours ago. Crew members reportedly sent a message stating they […]
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Cash Calls
In a letter regarding the role of underwriters in Somali piracy, Commander Shishir Upadhyaya Research Fellow, Indian National Maritime Foundation questions the fact that underwriters make the world go round, […]
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Gun Crime
Lawyers are waking to the fact that using armed guards on ships could lead to unforeseen litigation. The use of armed guards on board merchant vessels is increasing but the […]
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List of Shame
The latest list of confirmed vessels held by Somali pirates is as follows and consists of 19 ships with around 392 crew in captivity. The longest currently held vessel has […]
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Government Cash
The $3.6 million ransom intercepted at Mogadishu airport two weeks ago is believed to now have been forfeited to the Somali government. The head of the Somalia Anti-Piracy Task Force, […]
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Release Confirmed
The reports about the release of the “MV Suez” appear to have been correct. The vessel with its 22 crew, held captive by Somali pirates for over 10 months, has […]
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Pirate Lies
Despite the claims of pirates, the ransom paid to release “MV Zirku” apparently fell well short of the widely-quoted figure of $12m. Once again it seems we are all too […]
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Low Point
Pirate activity in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean appears to be going through something of a change. With no succesful hijackings since the end of May, and with three […]
