24 maritime news articles about Piracy
Image for representation purposes only Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked Emirati dhow in the Arabian Sea after failing to use the vessel to launch attacks on other ships, security officials in Somalia’s Puntland region told AFP. The lemon-laden dhow, identified as Fahad-4, was seized in late April by an 11-memb
May 3, 2026 In this episode of What's Going on with Shipping, Sal Mercogliano recaps a chaotic ninth week of the ongoing conflict and the dual blockades affecting global maritime trade. We break down the competing forces in the Middle East, the resurgence of piracy off Somalia, and the growing tensions in the Mediterr
April 27, 2026 In this episode of What's Going on With Shipping? , Sal Mercogliano dives into the eighth week of the intensifying maritime conflict between the United States and Iran.
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In this episode on Geopolitics & Conflict, we are joined by Dominic Rohner, Professor of Economics at the Geneva Graduate Institute and the University of Lausanne. He is a specialist in the economics of conflict and the author of The Peace Formula.
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Short film on how the IMO is strengthening maritime security and combating piracy in West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea. With growing threats in these vital waters, maintaining secure and safe shipping lanes is more important than ever.
#shipcitadel #citadel #seapiracy #pirates A citadel in ship refers to a room where the crew of the ship can hide in case there is a maritime pirate attack on the merchant ship or when the pirates are aboard the ship. In recent times, the usage and incorporation of the citadel method in ships to protect the ship’s crew
#maritimepiracy #seapiracy #seapirates #maritimepirates #pirates Maritime pirates and sea piracy must have been in existence ever since the first ship set its sails on the high seas. Talk about sea pirates to your friends or relatives and the first thing that would come to their minds are the images of Capt.
Home News and Resources News News 28 Feb, 2017 Philippines - Attacks on Vessels in the Sulu Sea The number of attacks on vessels in the Sulu and Celebes Sea have surged recently with a corresponding increase in the severity of the attacks. In a recent incident six crew members were abducted with one crewman being shot
Home News and Resources News News 26 May, 2016 MAST Intelligence Reports Maritime Asset Security and Training (MAST) Ltd . is a leading maritime security organisation providing global support to clients in the areas of security advice and the provision of physical security solutions and technology.
Home News and Resources News News 11 Jan, 2016 Piracy - Guide for Tankers Operating in Asia against Piracy and Armed Robbery involving Oil Cargo Theft With an increase in the number of cargo thefts involving tankers in Asia since 2011, particularly incidents involving vessels of less than 3,000 GT, the Regional Coopera
Home News and Resources News News 09 Oct, 2015 Piracy – Revised High Risk Area off Somalia and Amendments to BMP 4 Following a review of the piracy situation off Somalia, industry organisations have announced a reduction in the size of the piracy “High Risk Area” (HRA) in the Indian Ocean which will take effect from 1
Home News and Resources News News 10 Dec, 2014 Piracy - South East Asia Translations: Chinese Vietnamese A few weeks ago the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported an increase in the number of vessels attacked or hijacked in South East Asia, particularly to the east of Singapore. Many of
Home News and Resources News News 03 Oct, 2014 Piracy - Updated Gulf of Guinea Piracy Guidelines Published Translations: Vietnamese In January 2013 a number of key industry organisations including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intertanko and Intercargo produced “Interim Guidelines for Owner
Home News and Resources News News 23 Sep, 2013 Piracy - Revised International Group FAQs Translations: Chinese Vietnamese The International Group’s list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on piracy has recently been updated. Changes include revised guidance with regard to contractual
Anti-piracy measures at sea have come a long way since then, with several powerful non-lethal weapons to fight pirates at sea introduced on ships to prevent piracy attacks. Merchant ships now plying in high piracy affected areas such as Gulf of Aden (GOA) carry Armed Guards along with a series of non-lethal weaponry a
Home News and Resources News News 23 Jan, 2013 Piracy – Gulf of Guinea – Interim Guidelines In response to the growing number of piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea, several key industry organisations including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intertanko and Intercargo have produced “ Interim Guidel
Home News and Resources News News 07 Jul, 2016 Piracy – Updated Gulf of Guinea Piracy Guidelines Published (Version 2) In January 2013 a number of key industry organisations including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intertanko and Intercargo produced “Interim Guidelines for Owners, Operators and Mas
IMO helps strengthen international resolve to tackle piracy
Short video coverage of the 2011 edition of the IMO Bravery Award, featuring survivor of a pirate attack.
Home News and Resources News News 01 Nov, 2016 Venezuela - Robbery of Anchored Vessels off Puerto la Cruz - Update Further to the Club’s news article of 6 July 2011 , Club Correspondent Venepandi, Caracas, have advised of a recent noticeable increase in the number of anchored vessels being subject to acts of robbery wi