Cargo vessel pirated less than 40 miles from Omani coast

The latest vessel to be hijacked by pirates is  the 3,642 gt general cargo ship MV SUSAN K, managed by  Nimmrich & Prahm Bereederung of Leer, Ostfriesland. EU Navfor says it was

Finnish minehunter detains 18 pirate suspects

During the early morning of  April 6, the Finnish Navy minelayer FNS POHJANMAA identified a suspected Pirate Action Group (PAG) consisting of a dhow and 2 attack skiffs approximately 250 NM South

New guidance on AIS use in pirate risk areas

Regulation V/19 of the SOLAS Convention sets out navigational equipment to be carried on board ships, according to ship type.  Under the regulation, ships fitted with AIS shall maintain AIS in operation

EU Navfor to release two pirate suspects

In another example of “catch and release,” EU Navfor is to release two pirate suspects to Somalia, beacuse of “insufficient evidence to secure a prosecution.” The two were grabbed on the afternoon

APL to scan Yokohama export containers for radiation

Containership operator APL said it will begin radiation scanning of containerized Japanese exports delivered to its marine terminal in Yokohama for carriage on APL vessels. The decision makes APL one of the

Campaign to raise awareness of piracy launched by world maritime organizations

Some of the world’s most influential maritime organizations have created a campaign to raise awareness regarding the social and economic costs of piracy and urge international governments to take a firmer stand

Somali pirates murder four American hostages held on S/V Quest

The four American hostages held aboard the hijacked yacht Quest by Somali pirates have been murdered by their captors. Of the 19 pirates believed involved in the incident, four are dead and

Somali pirates murder four American hostages held on S/V Quest

The four American hostages held aboard the hijacked yacht Quest by Somali pirates have been murdered by their captors. Of the 19 pirates believed involved in the incident, four are dead and

U.S.Coast Guard issues new piracy directive

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a directive for U.S,.-flag ships operating in waters where the risk of pirate attack is high. Maritime Security (MARSEC) Directive 104-6 (Rev. 4), Guidelines for U.S.

Liberia meets new Paris MOU criteria

Liberia has been confirmed as one of eleven flag states that to date have met the criteria set to participate in NIR — the New Inspection Regime (NIR) for Low Risk Ships

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