Tag: piracy threat

Reporting indicates that a small boat suspected of involvement with piracy has been sighted 202nm SW Brass Port, Dryad Global stated.

The 10 Filipino seafarers who were kidnapped in the Gulf of Guinea have been released on April 11 and are expected to arrive home on April 19.

CEMLAWS AFRICA launched its Maritime Governance Brief, focusing on maritime piracy and armed robbery figures.

Amid continuing reports of piracy, kidnapping, and terrorism incidents against ships, ICS announced launch of the first edition of 'Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations'.

The insurgency in Mozambique could pose a serious maritime security threat in the Western Indian Ocean.

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is urging ships and crew transiting the Gulf of Guinea to remain alert and not let their guard down.

With the temporary blockage of the Suez Canal and the build-up of congestion, there is assessed to be a heightened risk to vessels within the lower Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

British security intelligence firm Dryad Global, received reports indicating that a vessel was approached by a small grey boat with 3 persons onboard wearing masks. However, vessel and all crew reported to be safe.

The Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have enhanced maritime security with the deployment of hi-tech assets for vessel protection.

The Danish Minister of Defence, Trine Bramsen announced that Denmark will join the fight against pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, beginning this November, with the deployment of a frigate.