Tag: Pirates
-
Tanker Thefts
According to the UK P&I Club, there is an extremely worrying new “piracy” trend developing off West Africa. Previous attacks off the West African coast have usually involved petty theft […]
-
Release Rumour
Local observers have reported that the a “relatively small ransom” has finally been delivered for the release of “MV Suez”. It is understood that the pirates holding the vessel have […]
-
Indian Plea
Somalian Ambassador to India Ebyan Mahamed Salah has urged pirates to release the remaining seven Indian crew members of “MV Asphalt Venture” being held hostage for the past few months […]
-
In Command
A New Zealander Naval officer has been appointed to head a multinational task force aimed at stopping pirates off the coast of Somalia. Captain Jim Gilmour will take command of […]
-
On Our Toes
Indian Navy Admiral Nirmal Verma has spoken out, claiming that the presence of pirates just 500 nautical miles from the Indian coast had kept the Indian Navy on their toes. […]
-
No Fly Zone
Two planes (a Citation jet and a Cessna caravan single-engine) seized in Somalia with $3.6 million in ransom money were modified without civil aviation authorisation to enable them drop cash […]
-
Release Beckons
Pirates are set to release an Egyptian multipurpose ship after payment of a ransom. The Red Sea Navigation multipurpose vessel 17,000-dwt “Suez” (built 1984) is expected to be freed after […]
-
On The Wire
A new anti boarding device has been developed by a Cape Town company which aims at preventing pirates from boarding a ship moving at sea. The “Anti Boarding Device” is […]
-
Caught and Released
On 5 May, the Dutch frigate “HNLMS Tromp”, at about 10 miles off the Somali coast, arrested a whaler carrying 4 men, possibly pirates. Following the destruction of their boat, […]
-
Liability Issues
While the use of arms on ships has seen some begrudging acceptance, there is still the small matter of legality to consider. The biggest underlying concern for owners and masters […]
