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Stemming the tide of piracy in Southeast Asia

The International Chamber of Commerce published a new report on piracy and armed robbery against ships early this year.

Combating piracy in the world’s most dangerous waters

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on combating piracy in West Africa. Norway and Ghana introduced the initiative and led the negotiation process leading up to the resolution.

Interview: Mitigating Cyber-Threats in the Maritime Industry

Like many industries, the maritime sector is undergoing significant technological transformation aimed at boosting productivity and efficiency.

Vessel Robbery Offshore Dos Bocas

A "pirate" attack was recorded around midnight this Sunday on the OSV CREST TARASCO, belonging to the Protexa company, which carries out work in the Gulf of Mexico.

Nigeria outlaws ransom payments

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill imposing jail terms of at least 15 years for paying a ransom to free someone who has been kidnapped, and made the crime of abduction punishable by death in cases..

Somalia launches new maritime facility to boost policing on coastline

Somalia has inaugurated a high-tech maritime facility for the police to boost security along the coastline as the country continues to expand its blue economy, officials said.

Increased Threat of Piracy

MDAT-GOG has been made aware increased threat of piracy activity has moved to the following revised area. This Warning is now active until the 24th March 2022 0840 UTC.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard unveils unmanned ‘smart submarines'

Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard has added “smart submarines,” unmanned underwater vehicles, to its navy for the first time, state TV reports.

Kenya receives ‘simulator’ to fight maritime crime

The fight against maritime crimes has received a boost following a partnership between the US and Kenya’s coast guard under the Global Maritime Crime Programme.

Greek Tanker Manager Probes Possible Iran Oil Transfer

Greece-based Empire Navigation is investigating whether Iranian oil was transferred onto one of the vessels it manages.

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