Tag: maritime piracy

EU Naval Force Commander reminds yachting community to avoid the High Risk Area

Somalis who fired rockets at a ship for fun jailed

Amend Act to make life safe for seafarers

Somali Piracy Fades Under U.S.-Led Campaign

Somali pirates expand their operations till west coast of India

Navy, NIMASA cooperate to end piracy and oil theft in Nigeria

Spanish Navy Takes Custody Of Suspected Somali Pirates

Cargo ship hijacked at port

Combined Maritime Forces urges ship owners to maintain heightened defensive measures The Indian Ocean, and Gulfs of Aden and Oman have long been an ample hunting ground for the pirates who wish to ply their illegitimate trade against innocent mariners.And that scourge has not gone away. Although in the last month we have only seen 1 pirate attack and 4 disruptions the international diplomatic, military and shipping communities remain focused on the issue, and for good reason. Piracy remains a persistent and credible threat.Piracy is not a victimless crime. The excellent news about the release of 21 Filipino hostages from the MV Free Goddess can be countered by the more recent statement that the MV Orna has reportedly been freed after being held captive for nearly two years, sadly without six of its crew members who are still incarcerated by the pirates ashore. These events should serve to remind us about the plight of those that are affected by piracy, who might be from large or small vessels.Around two hundred crew members from six merchant vessels and seven fishing vessels are currently still held hostage. Only in May of this year was the MV SMYRNI seized; she and her crew ...

Warship Destroys Pirate Mother Ship