Tag: somali pirate attacks

  • CMF warns on Gulf

    Combined Maritime Forces issues new guidance. New security warning for Gulf of Aden region New advice from Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) issued yesterday says that recent attacks against merchant shipping […]

  • SA’s defence ops need boost

    The word “maritime” is mentioned 215 times in the 344-page document. SA’s defence ops need a major boost In her budget speech, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula described her department’s financial […]

  • Piracy in the Indian Ocean

    Perceived lack of risk among shipping community. Analysis: Piracy in the Indian Ocean by Neil Thompson Following the hijacking of the Aris 13 in March, the first merchant vessel to be taken by […]

  • IMB issues report

    A report from the ICC International Maritime Bureau urged ship masters to be vigilant when sailing in high-risk areas. International report charts continued threat from global piracy Ramola Talwar Badam Somali pirates […]

  • Explosion off Somalia

    Incident unconfirmed by military in region. Explosion heard from ship off the coast of Somalia, official says A huge explosion was heard from a ship off the coast of Somalia’s […]

  • Why be a pirate?

    What are the key piracy drivers? Why be a pirate? Understanding motivations for piracy Zamzam Tatu, M&C Saatchi World Services, Kenya Following primary research recently conducted at Montagne Posse Prison, Seychelles, […]

  • On the trail of the ghost ships

    On the trail of the ghost ships Timothy Compston discovers that more and more ships are turning off their AIS (Automatic Identification System) or even switching their identities completely to […]

  • Looking Beyond Maritime Security

    Economic stability and sustainable development can be driven by an integrated approach to the maritime sector, including ports, maritime security and facilitation of maritime traffic. Looking Beyond Maritime Security Joined-up […]

  • End Piracy in the Gulf of Aden

    Could the US Navy’s littoral combat ships lend a hand? End Piracy in the Gulf of Aden By Rear Admiral Terry McKnight, US Navy (Retired) Steaming off the coast of […]

  • Control Risks issues piracy warning

    More Raids Expected as Weather Improves  Security Consultants Warn Container and Cargo Ships of Increased Pirate Activity off Somalia Security analysts and consultants group Control Risks has reported that 17 incidents of […]