Tag: pirate attack
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Tanker attacked off Indonesia
Unclear whether attackers intended to hijack or rob ship. Product tanker Ad Matsu attacked by pirates in South China Sea The asphalt and bitumen product tanker Ad Matsu was attacked […]
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Pirates jailed for 5 years
Men convicted of piracy in July. Somali pirates get five years in jail PORT LOUIS, Mauritius – Twelve Somalis who attacked a container ship in the Indian Ocean were sentenced […]
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Robot ships and pirates
Does no crew mean no target? How Pirates Will Adapt To The Future Of Robot Cargo Ships Kelsey Atherton What’s the going rate for a human life? Depending on a […]
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Vigilance urged in Red Sea
Calls for vigilance after a false alarm. Merchant fleet remain on Red Sea alert despite piracy false alarm By Kent Gray from Dubai Ships transiting the Red Sea have been […]
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Joint patrols at last
Agreement reached at long last. Indonesia to start joint sea patrols with Malaysia, Philippines Marguerite Afra Sapiie Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines on Monday signed a document on standard operating […]
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China to fight GoG piracy
China expands its African footprint. Chinese soldiers to join anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Guinea Chinese soldiers will assist Western African countries in securing navigational safety in the Gulf […]
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Dryad issues Q2 report
Q2 report has some positives, but kidnap remains huge issue. Crew kidnapping on the rise in Gulf of Guinea despite good news and de-escalation in other areas in Dryad’s Q2 […]
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NIMASA calls for support
Still no sign of “eradication”… Maritime security: NIMASA chief seeks agencies’ support Posted By: Emeka Ugwanyi The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has called […]
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Piracy hits new low
IMB reports drop in incidents. Pirate attacks drop to 21-year low in H1 2016: IMB By Marcus Hand The number of piracy attacks dropped to a 21-year low in the […]
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Nigeria’s piracy laws
Nigeria still lacks effective piracy legislation. Stakeholder Wants Legal Framework For Pirates’ Prosecution In a bid to curb the activities of sea pirates and waterways robbers in Nigerian territorial waters, […]
