EU takes chair of antipiracy group
DECEMBER 26, 2013 — From January 1, 2014 the European Union will take over the chairmanship of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS) for one year, continuing
Somali pirates
Outrage grows over imprisonment of security ship crew
OCTOBER 23, 2013 — U.S.-based maritime security firm AdvanFort is stepping up efforts to free the 35 crew and guards aboard the Seaman Guard Ohio who have been detained in an Indian
Suspected pirates nabbed in attack on VLCC
OCTOBER 21, 2013 — An Australian warship has apprehended a group of Somali pirates suspected in an October 11 attack on the VLCC Island Splendor (see earlier story) and has destroyed its
India arrests, imprisons all on board Seaman Guard Ohio
OCTOBER 20, 2013 — While movie goers continue to throng theaters to see “Captain Phillips,” there continue to be reminders that the battle against piracy continues in real life and can take
Armed security team repels Somali pirate attack on VLCC
OCTOBER 14, 2013 — With the movie “Captain Phillips” packing theaters, here comes another reminder that the threat posed by Somali pirates remains very real. EU Naval Force confirms that on Friday
Albedo crew “still alive”
JULY 15, 2013 — The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that seven Bangladeshi seafarers held hostage on the MV Albedo are still alive. The Ministry gave the news in a statement
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
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
Tanker hijacked in Arabian Sea
A 156,000 dwt, 2011 built tanker has been hijacked by Somali pirates. GAC Protective Services says that a maritime security alert has been issued for the Arabian Sea after Liberia-flagged product tanker