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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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
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Navy

European Union Launches First Navy Mission

Few would have predicted that the European Union’s first-ever joint naval mission would be against pirates off the coast of Somalia. However, mission

December 9, 2008
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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
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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: 272

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: 117

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
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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
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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
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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: 158

Uncategorized

Somali Pirates – Links

Besides using our Discoverer page of course, we use Google Alerts to stay on top of the news.  Well this week, gCaptain has had an influx of emails, phone

November 21, 2008
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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
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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
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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
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Interesting

Blackwater to Provide Assistance in Gulf of Aden

These days, it is impossible to watch or read any news publication, maritime or not, and not know about pirates operating in the Gulf of Aden.  The hijacking

October 23, 2008
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Maritime Security

The Victims Of Piracy – Photo of the Faina Crew

Today the U.S. Navy released this photo of the M/V Faina and her crew, currently taken hostage by Somali Pirates. Richard Meade of Lloyds List writes; The news

October 7, 2008
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Maritime Security

Piracy Map

The International Chamber of Commerce brings us the live piracy map. The red markers are actual attaks as reported to the Maritime Security

October 7, 2008
Total Views: 148

Thursday, October 2, 2008
Maritime Security

Avoiding Pirates and Storms – Notes From A Weather Router

Looking at the piracy chart for 2008 got me reminiscing about recommending routes through the eastern Arabian Sea , Somalia coast, and Gulf of Aden. Our

October 2, 2008
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Maritime Security

Hostage Dies And Q&A With The Pirate Spokesman

Read the full story at CNN.com | LINK Also, see just how close the US Navy is monitoring the situation | LINK In related news the NY Times finally

September 30, 2008
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Maritime Security

Poll – Weapons Aboard Ship

The latest article in our continuing series on the situation in Somalia highlighted non-lethal anti-piracy weapons. Noting the large amount of email we

September 30, 2008
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Maritime Security

Anti-Piracy Weapons – Top 10 For Future Use In Somalia

Click to read Part 1 of this Post: 10 Anti-Piracy Weapons For Use In Somalia – Part 1 In light of the recent piracy news from Somalia we thought

September 29, 2008
Total Views: 1145
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