Incidents


Monday, October 22, 2012
Egyptian-Japanese Friendship Bridge suez canal ship shipping capesize bulk carrier
News

While Piracy Attacks Are Decreasing, “There Can Be No Room For Complacency”

(Bloomberg) — Somalia piracy attacks against merchant shipping fell to the lowest in six years in the third quarter as armed guards on vessels and

October 22, 2012
Total Views: 42

Sunday, October 21, 2012
M/V Orna Released By Pirates, 6 Crew Still Held
Piracy

M/V Orna Released By Pirates, 6 Crew Still Held

Nearly two years after being hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, the M/V Orna has been released. However, only 13 of its 19 crew members have been

October 21, 2012
Total Views: 80

Saturday, October 20, 2012
Navy Commander: Private Security Alone is No Match for Piracy
Piracy

Navy Commander: Private Security Alone is No Match for Piracy

Herdon, Virginia — U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Ret.) Terence E. “Terry” McKnight, the pioneering U.S. Commander of Task Force 151 off the coast

October 20, 2012
Total Views: 35

Friday, October 19, 2012
Pirates Captured on Viral Video Convicted in Germany
Interesting

Pirates Captured on Viral Video Convicted in Germany

Ten Somali men have been convicted in Germany on piracy-related charges related to the 2010 hijacking of the M/V Taipan in the Gulf of Aden. The men were

October 19, 2012
Total Views: 118

Thursday, October 18, 2012
Keep a Sharp Lookout for the Thejan Putha, and its Crew of Murderous Pirates
News

Keep a Sharp Lookout for the Thejan Putha, and its Crew of Murderous Pirates

On 15 October, the fishing vessel Thejan Putha was hijacked approximately 50 nm off the Hambantota Coast of Sri Lanka. Ten armed asylum seekers-turned pirates

October 18, 2012
Total Views: 43

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Seven Crew Members Kidnapped from Bourbon AHTS Off Nigeria
Piracy

Seven Crew Members Kidnapped from Bourbon AHTS Off Nigeria

7 crewmembers from a Bourbon Offshore AHTS have been kidnapped off the coast of Nigeria, the French offshore services company confirmed Wednesday. Bourbon say

October 17, 2012
Total Views: 79

A First-Hand Account of Tragedy and Heroism on Board the MSC Flaminia
Incidents

A First-Hand Account of Tragedy and Heroism on Board the MSC Flaminia

On July 14, 2012, the MSC Flaminia was on a routine voyage from Charleston, USA to Bremerhaven, Germany, when a massive explosion crippled the ship. Of the 22

October 17, 2012
Total Views: 565

Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Maritime Security Consultant Aboard Ship
Piracy

American Mariners Train In Counter-Piracy Tactics

by Will Watson The scourge of piracy has affected the maritime industry in many ways and one significant change; Piracy now plays a much larger role in

October 16, 2012
Total Views: 39

Friday, October 12, 2012
Hong Kong to Tighten Maritime Safety in Wake of Disaster
Incidents

Hong Kong to Tighten Maritime Safety in Wake of Disaster

Ten days after a devastating maritime accident killed 39 people in Hong Kong, the city’s marine department said it has stepped up safety checks of

October 12, 2012
Total Views: 37

Thursday, October 11, 2012
Somali Pirates Release M/V Free Goddess – REPORT
Piracy

Somali Pirates Release M/V Free Goddess – REPORT

Somali pirates have released the M/V Free Goddess that has been held hostage since being hijacked in the Arabian Sea back in February, Tradewinds News has

October 11, 2012
Total Views: 180

Drunk Captain Saved By The Bell, A Helicopter, Other Ships, And a Little Bit of Luck
Grounding Incidents

Drunk Captain Saved By The Bell, A Helicopter, Other Ships, And a Little Bit of Luck

The Captain of the Maltese-flagged M/V Wilson Avonmouth is lucky to have avoided going aground near Helsingor, Denmark after passing out at the helm, and

October 11, 2012
Total Views: 39

Counter-Piracy Forces Dust the Guns Off, Remind Pirates Who’s Boss [VIDEO]
Interesting

Counter-Piracy Forces Dust the Guns Off, Remind Pirates Who’s Boss [VIDEO]

Pirates in the Indian Ocean have been quiet for a while now, and EU Naval Force is looking to keep it that way. Yesterday the EUNAVFOR counter-piracy

October 11, 2012
Total Views: 55

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
MSC Flaminia Crew Member Dies From Wounds Sustained in Blast
Interesting

MSC Flaminia Crew Member Dies From Wounds Sustained in Blast

A crew member severely injured in an explosion on board the MSC Flaminia has passed away, the ship’s owner, Reederei NSB, has reported. Reederei NSB says

October 10, 2012
Total Views: 214

ship-engine-failure
Incidents

Blackout – UK P&I Club Analysis Of Main Engine Failures

Increasing numbers of main engine failures and blackouts have led some organizations to investigate the problem. Leading the charge is the UK P&I Club,

October 10, 2012
Total Views: 819

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Injured Mariner Rescued by Counter-Piracy Forces
Blog

Injured Mariner Rescued by Counter-Piracy Forces

It’s not “all pirates, all the time” for the counter-piracy naval forces in the Indian Ocean. On Sunday, the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR)

October 9, 2012
Total Views: 34

Hong Kong Ferry Crash Highlights Industry’s Woes
Incidents

Hong Kong Ferry Crash Highlights Industry’s Woes

HONG KONG—Concerns over long work hours for ferry crews after last week’s deadly crash highlight the difficulty in this Chinese city of attracting

October 9, 2012
Total Views: 36

Like Clockwork, Pirates Release Greek Tanker in Gulf of Guinea
Piracy

Like Clockwork, Pirates Release Greek Tanker in Gulf of Guinea

LONDON–The Greek operator of a tanker hijacked over the weekend from the waters around the Ivory Coast said Tuesday that the vessel had been released and

October 9, 2012
Total Views: 15

Monday, October 8, 2012
6 Killed in Explosion at Alang Shipbreaking Yard
Engineering News

6 Killed in Explosion at Alang Shipbreaking Yard

An explosion on board a beached tanker in Alang, India has killed 6 workers and injured one other. The fire broke out at approximately 12.45 pm on Saturday on

October 8, 2012
Total Views: 260

Greek Tanker Goes Missing in Gulf of Guinea
Piracy

Greek Tanker Goes Missing in Gulf of Guinea

A Greek-operated gasoline tanker went missing along with its crew and cargo from the waters around Ivory Coast over the weekend, the vessel’s Greek

October 8, 2012
Total Views: 73

Sunday, October 7, 2012
togo piracy attack
News

In Togo, Pirates are Bold, Heavily Armed, and Don’t Seem to Worry About Getting Caught

You know things are bad when “get-away cars” are barges that can barely get out of their own way, but apparently it’s not a problem for

October 7, 2012
Total Views: 32