Tag: Piracy

  • LR warns of marine IT risks

    Lloyd’s Register Marine addressed the London Joint Hull Committee. LR warns of the risks associated with marine information technology Speaking yesterday at Lloyd’s of London, Bernard Twomey and Jonathan Earthy […]

  • ISPS Code and maritime terrorism

    As a response to the 9/11 attacks, the International Ship and Port Security code came in to force 1st July 2004. The ISPS Code and maritime terrorism By Lars H. […]

  • Ship sent back to Canada for misconduct

    Ship has to leave RIMPAC exercise to return home. HMCS Whitehorse Sent Back To Canada For Misconduct During Training Exercise A senior defence source says misconduct that led to the […]

  • Ninth tanker hijacked in SE Asia

    Another tanker hijacked and MGO cargo stolen in South China Sea. Pirates attack Malaysia tanker in South China Sea, steal cargo Kuala lumpur: Pirates have attacked a Malaysian tanker and stolen […]

  • Business awards recognise Ambrey Risk

    Nomination “unexpected” says company. Private Business Awards recognize achievements of Private Security Company International security and risk management company Ambrey Risk has been shortlisted for ‘Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the […]

  • Moresby 9 hit by pirates three times

    Ship hit by three attacks so far this year. Owner of hijacked Moresby 9 hit by pirates three times this year in SE Asia By Marcus Hand from Singapore The […]

  • Iranian Navy foils pirate attack

    Navy claims it rescued an Iranian oil tanker from attack. Iran’s Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Oil Tanker near Oman The Navy’s 30th fleet of warships rescued an Iranian oil […]

  • Lawlessness Hurting Nigerian Trade

    Oil theft and piracy concern UK Chamber of Shipping. Maritime Lawlessness Off Nigeria’s Coast Hurting Trade – Report A report published by the UK chamber of shipping has lamented the […]

  • Busting up Somali pirate attacks

    Pirates won’t tackle ships with armed guards. Busting up Somali pirate attacks one ship at a time Shipping security consultant says 9 times out of 10 pirates turn tail when […]

  • Iranian Navy to Extend Presence

    Iranian Navy to step up activity. Commander: Iranian Navy to Extend Presence in Free Waters Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced the country’s plans to extend its naval […]