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Maritime Piracy (23)

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 4th October

Within the Gulf of Guinea, gunmen have kidnapped 4 fishermen in Akwa Ibom amidst rising militancy in the region.
October 04, 2021

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 27th September

Following the release of US Maritime Administration (MARAD) revised advisory (2021-009) in early September, vessels are reminded of the need for vigilance with two Houthi Waterborne IED vessels..
September 27, 2021

INCREASE OF PIRACY THREAT

MDAT-GoG has been made aware of an increased threat of piracy centred in ZONE E within the next 24 – 48 Hrs. Piracy Action Group (PAGs) are likely to use Mother Ship tactics to support their..
September 23, 2021

Crew change crisis: IMO member states need to act

Conditions for crew changes around the world have improved in the last six months, but not by enough. The global shipping community needs to maintain its pressure on IMO member states, says Ian Boyd,..
September 22, 2021

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 20th September

In East Africa this week, the Mozambican navy arrested 20 personnel offshore Mocimboa de Praia on suspicions that they were affiliated with Islamist insurgent group, al-Shabaab.
September 20, 2021

Kenya removed from piracy red list

The global shipping industry has removed Kenya maritime waters within the Indian Ocean from the piracy red list, 12 years after it was designated a high-risk area (HRA).
September 20, 2021

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 13th September

This week in the Middle East, tensions increased as rocket fire was exchanged between Israeli and Palestinian forces in the Gaza Strip. Tensions around the Gaza Strip are increasing, several months..
September 14, 2021

Sailor recounts pirate attack on MV Tampen at Gabon port

Deepak Udayaraj, the second officer of the Indian merchant shipping vessel MV Tampen which came under attack by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, off Gabon in West Africa recounts the attack.
September 14, 2021

Rivers fishermen threaten sea port operations over insecurity

OPERATIONS of the Onne Sea Port may be disrupted, following threats by the Association of Fishermen and Sea Food Dealers in Rivers State to shut activities in the Bonny waterways.
September 09, 2021

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment Monday 6th September

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 6th September.
September 06, 2021