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

Pirates taking advantage of sunrise and sunset

NATO reports that pirate activity has increased in the Southern Red Sea. Over the September 24-25 2011 period, there was one attack/boarding by pirates and three suspicious approaches.  The attack occurred on