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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Maritime Security

Weekly Roundup: Piracy Headlines From Around The World

Piracy in the Golf of Aden continue to grab headlines around the world. Here is a look at some of the top headlines from this weeks. BBC Chinese ships

December 18, 2008
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Incidents

UN Security Council Ok’s Land and Air Attacks on Somali Pirates

View Larger Map From the Associated Press: UNITED NATIONS (AP) — On the same day Somali gunmen seized two more ships, the U.N. Security Council voted

December 17, 2008
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Incidents

M/V KAPITAN MASLOV – Pirate Attack Photos

Here are some photos of the damage sustained by the M/V KAPITAN MASLOV when it was attacked by pirates back in November. The photos below are of the Third

December 17, 2008
Total Views: 98

Monday, December 15, 2008
Maritime Security

Piracy – It’s Location, Location Location

Piracy – It’s Location, Location Location By John Denham If you did not know,  pirates have been around for as long as treasure was shipped on

December 15, 2008
Total Views: 27

Friday, December 12, 2008
Maritime Security

NATO Shipping Centre’s Somalia Piracy Update

Somalia Piracy Update for December 12, 2008 is provided by NATO Shipping Centre 2 December – a cluster of possibly co-ordinated approaches made to 5

December 12, 2008
Total Views: 44

Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Maritime Security

UKMTO Transit Corridor

Source: Maritime Information Center The International Chamber Of Commerce tells us: EUNAVFOR strongly recommends that merchant vessels conduct their passage

December 9, 2008
Total Views: 110

Maritime Security

Cruise Ship Detours Guests Around Gulf of Aden

Without question, piracy off the soast of Somalia is a problem that is costing time, money, headaches and lives. As of right now there is really no end in

December 9, 2008
Total Views: 7

Sunday, December 7, 2008
Maritime Security

BBC World Service Documentary: Pirates

The BBC World Service has recently released an audio documentary that takes a look at Piracy around the world. You can download the program HERE Robbery on the

December 7, 2008
Total Views: 57

Friday, December 5, 2008
Maritime Security

America’s Waterway Watch – A Coast Guard Public Service Announcement

The United States Coast Guard is trying to remind mariners and the American public in general to remain vigilant.  They have a short journal entry concerning

December 5, 2008
Total Views: 35

Thursday, December 4, 2008
Maritime Security

BREAKING NEWS – M/V Athena – Somali Pirates Coordinating Attacks

Earlier today gCaptain received reports from Australia that the M/V Athena was attacked by 29 pirate boats while transiting the Gulf Of Aden. This was the

December 4, 2008
Total Views: 310

Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Maritime Security

Second Cruise Ship Attacked In The Gulf Of Aden – Details Show Organized Efforts By Somali Pirates

OregonLive has accounts from a passenger of the M/V Nautica: Sunday’s attack on the nearly 600-foot long M/V Nautica — one of three ships operated

December 3, 2008
Total Views: 131

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Blog

Incident Photo of The Week – Pirate ‘Mother Ship’ Mistaken Identity

Just when we thought things couldn’t get any more chaotic in the Gulf of Aden, the ‘pirate mother’ ship that was sunk last week by an Indian

November 26, 2008
Total Views: 51

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Maritime Security

Poll – What Is The Best Solution For Piracy Somalia?

What is the solution to Somali Piracy? ( surveys) If your answer is other please explain in a comment below… ideas are

November 25, 2008
Total Views: 10

Saturday, November 22, 2008
Maritime Security

Modern Pirate Maps – Avoiding The X Might Be Your Best Option

Pirate maps have long been the a source of intrigue but modern day treasure hunters more often use advance technology like remote operated vehicles and sonar

November 22, 2008
Total Views: 1007

Friday, November 21, 2008
Interesting

Piracy In Somalia – FAQ Part 1

In light of the recent piracy news gCaptain has recieved a number of media requests to answer basic questions about piracy. Below you will find just a few of

November 21, 2008
Total Views: 187

Maritime Security

Maritime Security Expo – gCaptain Review

gCaptain made an unscheduled stop this week at the Maritime Security Expo in Long Beach. The event showcases new technology and ideas that improve the security

November 21, 2008
Total Views: 13

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Incidents

Pirate Attacks and Hijackings – Weekly Report

Following this weekends hijacking of the Saudi VLCC loaded with crude, gCaptain has been flooded with numerous emails and phone calls from different news

November 19, 2008
Total Views: 27

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Maritime Security

Pirates Seize Saudi Supertanker – M/V Sirius Star

Some pretty good discussion starting in the forum regarding this incident and we will be watching as it developes.  The forum discussion can be found HERE.

November 18, 2008
Total Views: 117

Monday, November 17, 2008
Maritime Security

Poll – IMO Initiatives

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November 17, 2008
Total Views: 19

Thursday, October 30, 2008
Maritime Security

Merchant Vessels Fend Off Attackers in Gulf of Aden

Depending on how you look at it, CNN reports some good news from the Gulf of Aden: Five attempts to hijack ships off the coast of Somalia were thwarted

October 30, 2008
Total Views: 4
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