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Monday, February 13, 2012
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Incidents

Captain and Chief Engineer of Bulk Carrier Shot by Pirates off Nigeria

According to a report from the International Maritime Bureau this morning, a bulk carrier was fired upon by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea this morning,

February 13, 2012
Total Views: 28

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Pirate Attacks Drop for First Time in Five Years but East and West Africa Threat Remains High [REPORT]
Piracy

Pirate Attacks Drop for First Time in Five Years but East and West Africa Threat Remains High [REPORT]

The following is a press statement from piracy watchdog, IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, regarding their 2011 Global Piracy Report released today. Pirate attacks

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 7

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
IMB Global Piracy Report: More attacks, unprecendented boldness, and fewer hijackings
Piracy

IMB Global Piracy Report: More attacks, unprecendented boldness, and fewer hijackings

As world piracy hits a new high, more ships are escaping Somali pirates, says IMB report Piracy on the world’s seas has risen to record levels, with

October 18, 2011
Total Views: 13

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Piracy The Focus of Today’s World Maritime Day Celebration
Blog

Piracy The Focus of Today’s World Maritime Day Celebration

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) marked its annual World Maritime Day celebration today with a collective call-to-action to the United Nations,

September 29, 2011
Total Views: 42

Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Mass Attack: IMB piracy report a cause for concern
Piracy

Mass Attack: IMB piracy report a cause for concern

Read below the concerning report filed to the International Maritime Bureau’s Live Piracy Report regarding an August 6 attack against a bulker in the Red

August 9, 2011
Total Views: 28

Flag States Look to Bring Back the Human Element of Piracy
Piracy

Flag States Look to Bring Back the Human Element of Piracy

With vessel attacks, hijackings and huge ransoms stealing the headlines in todays news, some flag states are concerned that acts of violence against seafarers

August 9, 2011
Total Views: 12

Friday, July 15, 2011
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Maritime Security

Pirate attacks up 63% this year, however fewer ships are being taken: IMB REPORT

Pirate attacks on the world’s seas totalled 266 in the first six months of 2011, up from 196 incidents in the same period last year, the International

July 15, 2011
Total Views: 11

Thursday, June 16, 2011
ICC: New dynamic to Indian Ocean piracy despite monsoon conditions
Piracy

ICC: New dynamic to Indian Ocean piracy despite monsoon conditions

The International Marine Bureau’s ICC Commercial Crime Services explains how Somali pirates are influence by and adapt to seasonal changes in weather.

June 16, 2011
Total Views: 22

Thursday, March 3, 2011
News

IMB sees rise in Nigerian oil frauds

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has recently seen a rise in the number of Nigerian oil frauds reported to them. Over the first few weeks of 2011,

March 3, 2011
Total Views: 9

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: 29

Monday, April 21, 2008
Maritime Security

Are Pirates Human Rights Victims?

Artwork by Matt Rota Our maritime podcasting partner, Peter Mello of Sea-Fever.org points us to this must read article in the NYTimes. He writes: John S.

April 21, 2008
Total Views: 33

Thursday, January 10, 2008
Maritime Security

Pirate Attacks Increased In 2007

With a large increase of attacks in Nigeria and Somalia, 2007 was not a good year for maritime safety. The NY Times writes; Last year, there were 269 attacks

January 10, 2008
Total Views: 7

Thursday, August 9, 2007
Maritime Security

IMB’s Maritime Security Hotline Goes Live

Launched this June the International Maritime Bureau’s Maritime Security Hotline is a confidential phone line that enables the seafarer and others in the

August 9, 2007
Total Views: 23
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