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Splash investigation pinpoints the true scale of the shadow tanker fleet

One of the most discussed, debated questions in shipping these days is the size of the so-called dark or shadow fleet, the vast array of tankers that are travelling the world’s oceans under the..
March 08, 2023

New research shows where fishing ships turn AIS off

New research displays intentional disabling of automatic identification system devices to provide insights into illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activity.
November 16, 2022

Ghana drafts plan to protect blue economy

Ghana sees enormous potential in its blue economy, but faces threats including piracy, illegal fishing, drug smuggling and human trafficking.
November 02, 2022

Satellite RF Tracking Follows the 'Dark' Ships That AIS Can't See

Government, NGO and private-sector researchers have long relied upon AIS to track the movements of vessels, and the tool is invaluable for spotting suspicious activity.
August 09, 2022

ICG On High Alert To Stop Illegal Sri Lankan Immigration Attempts

Amid the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the Indian Coast Guard is on high alert to avoid any illegal immigration from the island nation.
July 19, 2022

FIGHTING PIRACY OFF SOMALIA NON-EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT

The United Nations Security Council has not extended UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2608 (2021) which, among other measures, allowed for the fight against piracy and armed robbery of..
March 14, 2022

ECOWAS urges cooperation to end illegal fishing

West African officials say that the scourge of illegal fishing can only be addressed with a regionally united front.
February 10, 2022
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Tanker stopped for attempting illegal ship-to-ship fuel transfer

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) stopped a tanker for attempting an illegal ship-to-ship fuel transfer in the eastern Johor waters earlier this week.
August 06, 2021