Tag: maritime piracy

Diaplous Group has issued a white paper to inform about the complex environment of maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and to assess whether the High-Risk Area (HRA) is worth it to be maintained or abolished.

The ReCAAP ISC has released its Annual Report on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia in 2021, reporting a total of 82 incidents of armed robbery.

The EU's flagship naval operation risks losing permission to pursue pirates in Somalia's waters due to local politics.

Yemeni Houthi rebels have rejected a UN request to release the Emirati-flagged vessel that they seized earlier in January, saying the ship was carrying “military assets”.

Maritime piracy and armed robbery attacks reached the lowest recorded level since 1994, the annual piracy report of the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB), reveals.

During 4-10 Jan 2022, five incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

Dryad Global assessed the risk to all Saudi maritime traffic, characterizing it as SEVERE/CRITICAL. This development comes after Houthi rebels interdicted the UAE flagged MV Rwabee 23nm West of Ras Isa Marine Terminal, on 2nd January.

Following the release of three suspected pirates held in custody on board Danish frigate Esbern Snare, BIMCO calls on African States in the Gulf of Guinea region to act and prosecute pirates who are apprehended by international navies.

UKMTO reporting indicates that a ship has reported a close approach by an unknown craft 30nm west of port Saleef.

Pirates attacked a passenger boat that was enroute Brass Island, during New year festivities in Bayelsa.