Tag: maritime security

Over the past week, 18-24 February, three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

The NMA alongside the Norwegian Shipowners' Association and DNK adjusted security levels for sea areas where the Norwegian fleet travels.

On 14 February, the European Council extended the mandate of the EU maritime security operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES until 28 February 2026.

Over the past week, 11-17 February, three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

Yemen's Houthis have threatened to escalate attacks on Israel if Israel resumes its assault on Gaza and does not commit to a ceasefire deal.

ReCAAP ISC issued an update to inform that the PCG downgraded the threat of abduction of crew from ships in the Sulu Celebes Seas to ‘LOW’.

Gard highlighted global piracy trends, noting that while attacks decreased by 3% in 2024, it remained a persistent threat to seafarers.

EUNAVFOR ATALANTA reported a suspected piracy attack occurring on 9 February on a Yemeni-flagged dhow off the coast of Eyl, located in the northern region of Puntland, Somalia.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of December 2024.

Over the past week, five incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (three CAT 3 incidents and two CAT 4 incidents) were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.