Industry Sector
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Attempt to Rescue Danish Family Repelled by Pirates
According to the Associated Press an attempt on Thursday to free the Danish family held by a pirate gang failed. Actions were taken by the armed forces of the semiautonomous […]
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India to extend maritime security cover as far as Africa
The Maritime Security Review has learned from sources within the US Department of State that talks have recently been held to discuss how India could contribute to Africa’s maritime security. […]
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Pakistan: Joint efforts sought to fight sea piracy
Speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Fourth International Maritime Conference at the Bahria University (Pakistan) on Wednesday, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir underlined the requirement for joint […]
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South African satellite helps protect from pirates
Installed as a contingency measure during the 2010 Soccer World Cup, a satellite navigation system has become a leading tool in the fight against piracy. The announcement was made in […]
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GoG Incidents
Piracy has once again reared its head in the Gulf of Guinea, and a maritime security warning is in force for the area. This was in response to an attack by fourteen […]
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Popular Pirate Prize
To be attacked once is unlucky, twice is perhaps unfortunate…three times? Well judge for yourself as the Maersk Alabama has been targeted yet again by suspected Somali pirates. This at […]
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Industrial Piracy
BIMCO has spoken out against what it deems, “industrial piracy” and the cost implications posed to shipping. With pirates using “mother ships” to launch attacks the piracy infested area has enlarged […]
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New Pirate Tactics
Somali pirates are seemingly adopting new and cunning tactics to distract crews. Using decoy and camouflaged skiffs one Pirate Attack Group seems intent on developing and refining its modus operandi. […]
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Room To Negotiate
Experts believe that Somali pirates may have reached the limit of ships they can hold, at least for now. Security agencies have suggested that Somali pirates are willing to negotiate […]
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Changing View
U.S. Assistant Secretary of African Affairs Johnnie Carson has stated that those who use the seas have a role to play in preventing pirate attacks. “Is it responsible for yachters […]
