Tag: maritime news
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On Trial
Five suspected Somali pirates went on trial in a Dutch court on Tuesday for seizing a South African yacht and face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty. […]
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Weather Window
The weather conditions in the Arabian Sea and northern Somali Basin remain poor with wave height forecast to exceed 5 meters in the Arabian Sea towards the weekend. The central […]
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Standard Bearers
Lawyers are getting increasingly concerned about the issue of armed guards, and are urging clients to understand the legal boundaries that frame their use. Writing in Lloyd’s List, Andrew Preston and […]
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Small Vessel Security
Boat owners in the UAE will be fined if they do not install electronic trackers used to help coastguards locate them in an emergency. Owners of fishing boats, sailing boats […]
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Tooled Up
Unconfirmed reports state that Somali pirates now have their hands on a more advanced type of rocket propelled grenade than they have commonly used hitherto. Speculation to this effect has […]
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Carriage Cover
With the use of armed guards onboard ships being more common place, there are real concerns about the potential liabilities associated with their use. Seacurus Ltd has launched a new […]
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Company Slammed
A Danish shipping company has had complaints filed against it for allegedly neglecting its duties in connection to six of its sailors who have been held hostage by Somali pirates […]
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Winning The War
According to a tabloid newspaper, the recent lull in pirate activity has nothing to do with the monsoon and everything to do with the grit of the Royal Navy. The […]
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Chinese Fleet
A Chinese navy fleet comprising a frigate, destroyer and a supply ship was on Saturday dispatched to the Gulf of Aden on an escort mission, Xinhua reported. The ships left […]
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Outstanding Bravery
A captain who kept his crew and vessel safe despite suffering an attack from Somali pirates that nearly cost him his life will receive a prestigious annual award for bravery […]
