Gulf of Guinea piracy threat grows
APRIL 10, 2013 — While the threat posed by Somali piracy may have moderated, pirate activity in the Gulf of Guinea remains a growing problem. In a recent loss prevention bulletin, the
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Total cost of piracy: $5.7 billion to $6.1 billion
APRIL 9, 2013 — Even though ransoms paid to Somali pirates fell to an estimated $31.75 million in 2012 – an 80.1 percent decline on the $159.62 million paid the previous year
GAC Maritime Security adds to non-lethal defense options
JANUARY 9, 2013 — GAC Maritime Security has added the P-trap anti-boarding device to its range of non-lethal anti-piracy protection solutions. Created by Netherlands-based specialists Westmark BV, this patented anti-boarding device creates