Navies still needed to keep piracy levels down
JANUARY 16, 2013 – Piracy on the world’s seas last year reached a five-year low, with 297 ships attacked in 2012, compared with 439 in 2011, according to the latest International Chamber
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BIMCO looks at challenges ahead
JANUARY 4, 2013 – BIMCO has published Reflections 2013, which it calls “a concise, condensed and thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing the shipping industry today and during the coming year.” It
Ambrey Risk gains Panama security accreditation
NOVEMBER 13, 2012 — U.K.-based maritime security specialist Ambrey Risk has become one of the first maritime security companies to be granted official accreditation by the Panama Maritime Authority allowing it to
Gulf of Guinea piracy warning from IMB
OCTOBER 22, 2012 — The number of ships reporting attacks by Somali pirates has fallen this year to its lowest since 2009, says a report from the International Chamber of Commerce’s International
EU NAVFOR seizes suspect pirate skiff
OCTOBER 11, 2012 — EU Naval Force flagship, ITS San Giusto yesterday stopped and apprehended a skiff with seven suspect pirates onboard. The EU warship was carrying out counter-piracy patrols as part
New warning to yachts on piracy dangers
OCTOBER 2, 2012 — While commercial shipping operators know by now that the end of the monsoon season will bring an increase in pirate activities, maritime authorities are letting the yachting world
Skuld cuts rates for kidnap and ransom coverage
Oslo-headquartered P&I and defense insurance mutual Skuld is offering a reduction in rates for Maritime Kidnap & Ransom insurance. Skuld has now been offering competitive pricing and tailored wordings in this area
MARAD/SOCP to hold anti-piracy demonstration in Baltimore
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) is inviting maritime industry representatives to attend a joint MARAD/SOCP Anti-Piracy Training and Technology demonstration to be held at 399 East Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230