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Thursday, December 8, 2011
pirate skiffs antipiracy royal navy
Defense

Pirates Outmatched by Royal Navy Miniguns, Snipers, and Helicopters

SOMALI basin (COMBINED MARITIME FORCES) – The Royal Navy has struck at the heart of Somali piracy operating in the Somali basin.  RFA Fort Victoria

December 8, 2011
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Piracy Weekly Update: Pirates Go 0 for 3, Defensive Measures Successful
Piracy

Piracy Weekly Update: Pirates Go 0 for 3, Defensive Measures Successful

Global Maritime Crime and Piracy Summary, Week of  24 November 2011 (Source: ONI) GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (FANEROMENI) was fired upon by as many as 14

December 2, 2011
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3 ECO Crewmembers Released by Nigerian Pirates
Piracy

3 ECO Crewmembers Released by Nigerian Pirates

Pirates have freed 3 men that have been held hostage since being kidnapped by gunmen offshore Nigeria on November 17.  The three men, two from the U.S., were

December 2, 2011
Total Views: 15

Monday, November 28, 2011
New Pirate Tactic: Keep ransom figures quiet | $6 million paid for Rosalia D’Amato
Piracy

New Pirate Tactic: Keep ransom figures quiet | $6 million paid for Rosalia D’Amato

We were happy to hear over the weekend that the Italian cargo ship MV Rosalia D’Amato had been released by Somali pirates with a full and safe crew.  At

November 28, 2011
Total Views: 14

Sunday, November 27, 2011
Italian-Flagged MV Rosalia D’Amato Released by Somali Pirates
Piracy

Italian-Flagged MV Rosalia D’Amato Released by Somali Pirates

The hijacked cargo ship M/V Rosalia D’Amato and her crew of 21 has been released from pirate control according to several sources.  The 74,500 tonne

November 27, 2011
Total Views: 194

Saturday, November 26, 2011
IMO Honors Korean Captain Seog for Exceptional Bravery at Sea [VIDEO]
Multimedia

IMO Honors Korean Captain Seog for Exceptional Bravery at Sea [VIDEO]

LONDON – (IMO) Captain Seog Hae-gyun of the Republic of Korea, Master of the chemical tanker Samho Jewelry, has been presented with the International

November 26, 2011
Total Views: 29

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Indian ocean piracy
Incidents

Weekly Piracy Update: Anti-Piracy Measures Prove Effective

INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (MSC JEANNE) was fired upon by six pirates in two skiffs on 21 November at 0536 UTC while underway in position 04:03S –

November 23, 2011
Total Views: 27

Monday, November 21, 2011
BIMCO to Develop Standardized Contract for Employment of Armed Guards on Ships
Piracy

BIMCO to Develop Standardized Contract for Employment of Armed Guards on Ships

International shipping association BIMCO announced today that it will be moving forward with the development of a standard contract for the employment of armed

November 21, 2011
Total Views: 3

Friday, November 18, 2011
The Life of Georgian and Turkish hostages in Somalia [VIDEO]
Piracy

The Life of Georgian and Turkish hostages in Somalia [VIDEO]

Here, cameras role while Georgian and Turkish men who are being held hostage by Somali pirates tell about the harrowing ordeal. If you listen closely, they

November 18, 2011
Total Views: 55

Edison Chouest Ship Attacked off Nigeria, 3 Kidnapped
Piracy

Edison Chouest Ship Attacked off Nigeria, 3 Kidnapped

HOUSTON (Dow Jones)–Chevron Corp. (CVX) said an oil supply vessel off the coast of Nigeria was attacked by pirates, who kidnapped three people. The ship

November 18, 2011
Total Views: 80

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Weekly World Maritime Crime and Piracy Report:  Boarded and Robbed in Southeast Asia
Piracy

Weekly World Maritime Crime and Piracy Report: Boarded and Robbed in Southeast Asia

Weekly Summary of Worldwide Maritime Crime and Piracy Incidents – Week Ending Nov. 16, 2011 – Via ONI INDIAN OCEAN–EAST AFRICA ARABIAN SEA:

November 17, 2011
Total Views: 9

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Somali Pirates Team Up to Fight Local Police
Piracy

Somali Pirates Team Up to Fight Local Police

Smugglers, Militias, Pirates Fight Police for Mareero Village in Puntland By JD, Somalia Report At least one person died and another was wounded after police

November 15, 2011
Total Views: 17

Saturday, November 12, 2011
U.S. Goes Public with Support for Hired Guns Against Piracy
Piracy

U.S. Goes Public with Support for Hired Guns Against Piracy

Former Anti-“Mercenary” Sec. State Clinton is Now the Industry’s Biggest Booster By Robert Young Pelton, Somalia Report Somalia Report leaked

November 12, 2011
Total Views: 25

Friday, November 11, 2011
Fighting Pirates On Solid Ground: Puntland Foils Hijacking Plans
Piracy

Fighting Pirates On Solid Ground: Puntland Foils Hijacking Plans

Massive Operation Results in Arrests, Boat Seizures in Gara’ad District By Aweys Cadde, Somalia Report Local officials and police of Gara’ad

November 11, 2011
Total Views: 9

Thursday, November 10, 2011
Weekly Maritime Crime and Piracy Report: Nigerian Pirates Make Off With Fuel-Oil Cargo
Piracy

Weekly Maritime Crime and Piracy Report: Nigerian Pirates Make Off With Fuel-Oil Cargo

Summary of Worldwide Maritime Crime and Piracy Incidents for Week of Nov. 3-9, 2011 via UNI SOUTH AMERICA: VENEZUELA: Container ship boarded by robbers on 8

November 10, 2011
Total Views: 2

Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Liquid Velvet
Incidents

Crew of MT Liquid Velvet Kill Pirate Captors? Rumors Fly Within Pirate Circles

By Mohamed Odowa, SomaliaReport.com Claims that at least six Somali pirates were killed and three others were captured by the crew of the Greek owned MT

November 8, 2011
Total Views: 18

Sunday, November 6, 2011
MT halifax oil products tanker
News

A Pirate of a Different Color? Nigerian Pirates Quickly Release Tanker Seized in Gulf of Guinea

MT Halifax and her crew of 25 were overrun by pirates a few days ago, however according to Oyibos Online, an Nigerian Expat online newspaper, a letter was sent

November 6, 2011
Total Views: 4

Pirates jettison RPG warhead Skiff
Multimedia

German Warship Strikes Again – Pirate Boats Destroyed

(EUNAVFOR) On 4 November 2011, following a coordinated search and detection by a French Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance aircraft, the German warship FGS

November 6, 2011
Total Views: 23

Friday, November 4, 2011
United States Promotes the Use of Armed Anti-Piracy Contractors on Ships
News

United States Promotes the Use of Armed Anti-Piracy Contractors on Ships

Sec of State Hillary Clinton Orders Embassies to Sell the Use of Contractors By Robert Young Pelton, SomaliaReport.com Somalia Report has obtained an

November 4, 2011
Total Views: 18

pirate prison somalia somali
News

The Crew of MV Iceberg 1, Abandoned by her Owners, Tortured by Somali Terrorists

The MV Iceberg 1 is a Panama-flagged Roll on-Roll off ship that was attacked and overrun by pirates on 29 March 2010.  Since that time, the crew has been

November 4, 2011
Total Views: 374
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