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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Piracy

Rise in Piracy Incidents in Gulf of Guinea and Singapore Straits Raises Concern

The latest piracy report from ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a rise in reported incidents in the Gulf of Guinea, as well as

October 11, 2023
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Friday, July 6, 2012
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Defense

ONI Issues Maritime Warning for the Indian Ocean

Via the US Office of Naval Intelligence: The following is a maritime warning for mariners operating in the Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and

July 6, 2012
Total Views: 25

Thursday, July 5, 2012
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Maritime Security

Monsoon Will Likely Keep Pirates at Bay in Indian Ocean [PIRACY UPDATE]

It was a mixed bag of pirate activity around the world this past week and fortunately, nobody was captured or injured due to pirate activity.  Here’s

July 5, 2012
Total Views: 32

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Weekly Piracy Update: Missing in West Africa
Piracy

Weekly Piracy Update: Missing in West Africa

Summary of Incidents by Region: APR 26 – MAY 2 RED SEA RED SEA: Bulk Carrier was approached while underway on 29 April at 13:16 N – 042:55 E,

May 3, 2012
Total Views: 14

Thursday, April 26, 2012
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Incidents

Piracy Update: Fishing Vessel Hijacked, Arabian Sea Remains Sketchy

The following is the summary of global piracy for the week of 19-25 April and weekly piracy warning, via Office of Naval Intelligence. YEMEN: Fishing vessel

April 26, 2012
Total Views: 13

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Weekly Piracy Report: All Quiet on The Eastern Front… Almost
Piracy

Weekly Piracy Report: All Quiet on The Eastern Front… Almost

Weekly Incident by Region: April 12-18 WEST AFRICA TOGO: Bulk carrier experienced an attempted boarding on 4 April at 06:01 N – 001:17 E, 7 nm southeast

April 19, 2012
Total Views: 12

Thursday, April 12, 2012
Weekly Piracy Update: Gulf of Oman and Indonesia Heating Up
Piracy

Weekly Piracy Update: Gulf of Oman and Indonesia Heating Up

Weekly Incidents by Region – APR 5-11 INDIAN OCEAN-EAST AFRICA GULF OF OMAN: General Cargo Vessel was attacked and boarded on 6 April 16 nm southwest of

April 12, 2012
Total Views: 31

Thursday, April 5, 2012
Weekly Piracy Update: Raise the Alarm!
Piracy

Weekly Piracy Update: Raise the Alarm!

Weekly Incidents by Region: MAR 29 – APR 4 WEST AFRICA TOGO: Petroleum products tank experienced an attempted boarding on 4 April while anchored at

April 5, 2012
Total Views: 16

Thursday, March 29, 2012
Weekly Piracy Update: Busy, But Not in a Good Way
Piracy

Weekly Piracy Update: Busy, But Not in a Good Way

Weekly Incidents by Region: MAR 22-28 CENTRAL AMERICA–CARIBBEAN CARIBBEAN: Petroleum products tanker boarded on 24 March while anchored at position 18:32

March 29, 2012
Total Views: 14

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Weekly Piracy Report – BMP Proves Successful in Indian Ocean
Piracy

Weekly Piracy Report – BMP Proves Successful in Indian Ocean

Monthly Incidents by Region – MARCH 8–14 INDIAN OCEAN–EAST AFRICA DEM.REP.CONGO: Refrigerated Cargo Ship boarded on 124 March while anchored

March 15, 2012
Total Views: 22

Thursday, March 8, 2012
Weekly Piracy Update – Fallen From (Royal) Grace
Piracy

Weekly Piracy Update – Fallen From (Royal) Grace

Monthly Incidents by Region WEST AFRICA NIGERIA: Chemical tanker underway approached on 7 March while underway near position 04:12 N – 006:54 E,

March 8, 2012
Total Views: 11

Thursday, March 1, 2012
Weekly Piracy Update: Nigerian kidnapping, Somali pirates quiet
Piracy

Weekly Piracy Update: Nigerian kidnapping, Somali pirates quiet

Monthly Piracy Incidents by Region – FEB 23-29 West Africa NIGERIA: Refrigerated cargo ship boarded on 28 February while anchored at position 04:12 N

March 1, 2012
Total Views: 14

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Incidents

Weekly Piracy Update – Tankers Engage in Brief Gunfights with Pirates, Self Defense Measures Prove Effective

Worldwide Maritime Crime and Piracy Update – week of 16 February 2012 (source: ONI) ARABIAN SEA: Vehicle carrier M/V LEILA reportedly hijacked on 15

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 34

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Incidents

Weekly Piracy Update: 10 Pirates Board Cargo Ship off India and Escape Unnoticed with Ship’s Stores

Weekly Summary of Maritime Crime and Piracy, week of 19-25 January 2012 – (source: ONI) INDIA: General cargo ship boarded by at least 10 pirates on 25

January 26, 2012
Total Views: 26

Thursday, January 19, 2012
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Incidents

Warning Flares Apparently Worked This Week… Weekly Piracy Update

The following is the summary of maritime crime and piracy for the week of 12 January 2012.  (Source: ONI) PERU: Bulk carrier boarded on 13 January while at

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 18

Thursday, January 12, 2012
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Incidents

Weekly Piracy Update: Aggressive Tactics in the Gulf of Guinea

Worldwide Summary of Maritime Crime and Piracy, Week of 5 – 11 January (Source: Office of Naval Intelligence) PERU: Container vessel boarded on 5 January

January 12, 2012
Total Views: 57

Thursday, January 5, 2012
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Incidents

Weekly Piracy Update: Ship’s Crew Discovers Flares do NOT Deter Pirates

Summary of Worldwide Piracy and Maritime Crime, Week of 29 December 2011. GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier M/V DELFA chased and fired upon by pirates in one skiff

January 5, 2012
Total Views: 21

Thursday, December 29, 2011
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Incidents

Pirates Capture Italian Tanker Bound for Chinese Convoy, Weekly Piracy Update

Summary of Global Maritime Crime and Piracy, week of 22 December 2011 (Source: ONI) ECUADOR: Container ship boarded by five robbers with long knives on 27

December 29, 2011
Total Views: 17

Thursday, December 22, 2011
Maritime Crime and Piracy Update: No News (Almost) is Good News
Piracy

Maritime Crime and Piracy Update: No News (Almost) is Good News

Incidents by Region – DEC 15 – 21 INDIAN OCEAN–EAST AFRICA: ARABIAN SEA: Crude Oil Tanker (NORDIC APOLLO) was fired upon by pirates on 19

December 22, 2011
Total Views: 12

Thursday, December 15, 2011
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Incidents

Volvo Ocean Race Battles Across the Agulhas Current, plus Piracy Update [VIDEO]

Worldwide Maritime Crime and Piracy Summary, Week of 8-14 December, plus Volvo Ocean Race update… First, an update from the Volvo Ocean Race which

December 15, 2011
Total Views: 32
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