Tag: maritime piracy

A European reefer has escaped a possible pirate attack in the Gulf of Guinea on January 11, after it was approached by two skiffs.

Two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (both CAT 41 incidents) were reported to ReCAAP ISC, from 3-9 January 2023.

The navy office MDAT-GOG published its Q4 report for piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea, reporting a total of 8 incidents.

The European Council prolonged the mandates of its Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and operation in the Horn of Africa and Somalia.

India passed a Bill to provide an effective legal instrument to combat maritime piracy. The Bill provides for stringent punishment to those convicted of such crimes.

One incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia (CAT 4) was reported to ReCAAP ISC, from 27 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) maintained the High Risk Area (HRA) status for the western parts of the Indian Ocean.

Armed pirates boarded two offshore vessels in two days on the 28th and 29th of December, on Mexico's Bay of Campeche, according to local media, leaving the crew unharmed but stealing valuable equipment. 

Six months after the UN Security Council adopted a text compelling Gulf of Guinea countries to criminalize piracy and armed robbery at sea, Cameroon adopted a law to tackle piracy and improve safety of maritime navigation within its waters.

During 2022, shipping industry joined forces and launched several initiatives to support its Environmental, Social and Governance topics. As the industry is heading towards a more sustainable future, the challenges are many. Improving its image remains a top priority and ESG showcase the positive strides that shipping is making.