Tag: Piracy

  • Under Threat

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    Piracy is threatening the UAE’s coastal economy as attacks are being staged following a brazen and successful ship hijacking outside Salalah Port in Oman. Tim Stear, the global head of […]

  • Cash Strapped

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    Al-Shabab’s own military and financial power is waning. Last week, it withdrew from Mogadishu, the capital, after defeats by African Union-backed government forces. The $1m a month the group once […]

  • Raiding Force

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    The crew of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) along with an embarked Maritime Raid Force (MRF) from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) has conducted […]

  • Gunning It

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    We have spoken at length in the past about armed guards on ships, and over the past couple of months a number of flag States have begun to show their […]

  • Perfect Storm

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    Things have been relatively quiet on the pirate front of late. The monsoon has kept all but the most desperate pirates at bay, and notwithstanding the odd flurry of activity […]

  • Insult To Injury

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    Piracy is hampering the delivery of food aid to Somalia, forcing relief agencies to use aircraft or less convenient ports that lengthen delivery time, the African Development Bank’s chief economist […]

  • Taking Stock

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    Some of the big piracy “firms” have definite potential to take their companies public – in fact, some of them already have. Mohammed, a former pirate, told Reuters that “we […]

  • Underwriter Response

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    As the International Union of Marine Insurance prepares for its upcoming annual conference, president Ole Wikborg has spoken out on piracy. Mr Wikborg said the conference will have a significant […]

  • Reaction Time

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    Last week the Joint War Committee added Benin to a list of areas it considered high risk for merchant vessels and prone to war, strikes, terrorism and related perils. The Committee groups […]

  • Money Man

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    Prosecutors claim charges against, “the highest ranking pirate” should be dismissed because he didn’t commit robbery at sea. The accused is charged with piracy, kidnapping and weapons charges but his […]

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