Improve maritime capabilities as threat of Somali pirates rises again
For the second time in recent weeks, Indian navy ships on patrol in the Gulf of Aden responded to distress calls from merchant vessels that fear they have come under…
17 May 17 – Piracy attack, 6 seamen abduction – 32NM southwest off Bonny island in Nigeria
Six seamen were kidnapped after general cargo ship was attacked by pirates in Gulf of Guinea on 32 nautical miles southwest off Bonny island in Nigeria, reported International Maritime Bureau…
In this Nov. 9, 2016 photo, children play "pirates" on a fishing boat in Cumana, Sucre state, Venezuela. "You hear piracy and you think of guys robbing container ships in Africa. But here it's just poor fishermen robbing other poor fishermen," said Sucre lawyer Luis Morales. "It's the same kind of crime we've seen in the streets, but spreading to the sea. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
Keeping Children Out of Piracy
A first step has been taken to raise awareness of the horrific abuse of children in piracy with the release of a handbook for the maritime security sector. The Roméo…
17 May 17 – piracy attack – P.Harcourt, Nigeria
On 17th May 2017 at 11:20UTC A merchant vessel has been attacked while at anchor in psn 035919N / 0064605E (Off Port Harcourt). Vessels in the area are advised to…
Naval cooperation key to maritime security
The gathering of navies from around the world to celebrate the Singapore navy's 50th birthday is testament to Singapore's strong network of global friendships, which is all the more critical…
Location, Location, Location: UAE upping Somalia trade links amidst resurgent piracy threat
The historical roots of engagement between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Somalia harken back centuries to when Arab merchants controlled trade routes circumventing what now constitutes Somalia and the…
12 May 14 – piracy attack – QUA IBOE TERMINAL
On 12th of May 2017, at 20:00Hrs UTC in position 04°13N – 007°58E (QUA IBOE TERMINAL, EXXON oilfield, 10 nm North/West from OFON platform), an MV was approached by 2…
11 May 17 – suspicious approach – point B IRTC
At 110605ZMay17, 3 skiffs closed a Merchant Vessel at speed to approx. 600 metres in position 1321.7N 04923.8E with 5/6 people on board each skiff. The embarked security team fired…
Philippines: 7 Abu Sayyaf terrorists surrender in Sulu
Seven more Daesh-linked militants surrendered to government forces in the southern Philippines this week, bringing the number of terrorists who have given themselves up as the military pressed its offensive…
China Burnishes Anti-Piracy Credentials Without Clarifying Possible Use of Lethal Force
A few weeks ago, I discussed China’s aspirations to burnish its anti-piracy credentials by responding forcefully to the new resurgence in piracy off the Horn of Africa. In at least…
Chinese navy ship that foiled pirate attack on bulk carrier hands over suspects to Somalia
Three Somali pirates who were suspected of attempting to hijack a cargo ship last month have been handed over to Somali authorities by a Chinese navy ship on Friday (5…
FG unveils N186m maritime security project
THE Federal Government, yesterday, disclosed a maritime security strategy to combat sea piracy and other criminal activities on the nation’s coastal and territorial waters. The accompanying cost of the implementation…
VOA: EU Force Maintains Pirate Watch Off Somalia
For the first time in years, piracy has returned to the coast of Somalia, with as many as six incidents reported in the last two months. But the European Union…
CNBC: Somali piracy is back with a $1.7 billion problem after shipping firms lower vigilance
The economic cost of maritime piracy is increasing once again as Somali pirate networks resume attacks on ships, while kidnapping for ransom becomes a more popular tactic, according to a…
THE STATE OF MARITIME PIRACY 2016
East Africa - Human cost Oceans Beyond Piracy welcomes the efforts of the Hostage Support Partnership (HSP) in releasing the Naham 3 crewmembers, who were held for over 4 ½…
VIDEO: Somali piracy uptick a result of lowered vigilance
MAY 2, 2017 – Pirate networks responsible for the original Somali piracy crisis have sustained themselves through small-scale attacks and involvement in an array of maritime crimes, according to Oceans…
Armed attacks on ships in West African waters rise -report
ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Armed attacks on ships in West African waters nearly doubled in 2016, with pirates increasingly focused on kidnapping their crew for ransom off Nigeria's coast, a report…
29 Apr 17 – piracy attack – 50NM SW Off Bonny isl, Nigeria
On 29th April 2017 at 0414UTC A merchant vessel was attacked (fired upon) in psn 035030N 0064554E. Vessel’s transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution. Source: MDAT /…
Somali Pirate Sentenced To Life For 2010 Attack On USS Ashland
Mohamed Farah, 31, of Somalia, was sentenced to life plus 10 years in prison for engaging in piracy and committing other offenses pertaining to the attack on the USS Ashland,…