GoA & Indian Ocean
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Political Talks
India and Malaysia are intensifying diplomatic efforts to step up action to stem threats of piracy, a serious menace which is threatening both nations. Both economies, which rely heavily on global shipping […]
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Death Threat
Somali pirates have threatened to kill four Pakistani hostages onboard “MV Suez” if a $20 million ransom is not paid by March 15. “Efforts for the early release of Pakistanis […]
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Imminent Release
According to reports, the hijacked ship ‘MV Jahan Moni’ will be released on Monday along with its 26 Bangladeshi sailors. “The ship, its 25 crewmembers and the wife of its […]
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Rule Change
In response to its ongoing efforts against piracy the Indian navy has seen new changes to it’s rules of engagement. Steps have been taken to widen the scope of offensive operations but […]
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Don’t Try Again
Pirate have warned that any further forced attempts to free the Danish family now being held in captivity on land will result in their execution. The warning follows a botched rescue attempt […]
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Charges Stack Up
The U.S. Justice Department has charged 13 Somalis and one Yemeni with piracy and kidnapping in connection with the deaths last month of four Americans seized in waters off the […]
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Risk Areas Remain
Media sources recently hinted at an agreement between the Chamber of Shipping and the Officers union Nautilus International on extending the existing high-risk zone, which covers the Gulf of Aden, into the […]
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Ransoms Surge
The levels of ransom payments have been steadily on the rise as the Somali piracy crisis has deepened. While the time taking to even agree these larger payouts is being drawn […]
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Chinese Navy escorts over 3,000 merchant vessels in Gulf of Aden
Over the past two years the Chinese Navy has escorted in excess of 3,000 merchant vessels through the Gulf of Aden. The figure was released by the Director of the […]