Gulf of Guinea piracy increases
JULY 16, 2012 — The number of pirate attacks worldwide fell sharply in the first half of 2012 says the latest global piracy report from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). The decline
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Bergen Risk Solutions says Nigerian pirates now using mother ships
Bergen Risk Solutions, the Norwegian based specialist in political, maritime and security risk assessments that puts a special focus on Nigeria and the Niger Delta, has identified a worrying new trend in
Armed guards open fire, pirates back off
GAC Protective Solutions says that a maritime security alert has been issued after an aborted pirate attack was reported around 500 NM east of Socotra on September 29, 2011. The vessel, a
Shipping associations call for UN armed guards to protect ships from pirates
The Round Table of International Shipping Associations wants to see shipping protected from Somali pirates by armed guards – provided by the United Nations. The Round Table (International Chamber of Shipping (ICS),