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Encrypting Vessel ID Data Can Thwart Maritime Piracy
The regulations the International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued in the wake of 9/11 regarding ship location and identification reporting have made it easier to track vessels–but not only for the..
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Somali pirates have all but disappeared but other threats remain at sea
Cases of piracy in the Indian Ocean have fallen significantly but maritime security experts say other illicit activities remain a concern.
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Cyber Pirates
Swashbuckling pirates and sabotage on the high seas have gone digital. Ransomware has replaced the cutlass.
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Nigeria's Pirates Switch From Kidnapping Seafarers to Stealing Oil
The Gulf of Guinea is witnessing a shift in the dynamics of piracy, with criminal networks moving away from targeting commercial maritime and switching to oil bunkering, theft and illegal fishing, a..
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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.
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Iran’s Drone Piracy Shows How Naval Warfare Is Changing
At sea and over Ukraine, unmanned military systems are taking over from expensive legacy systems.
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Piracy: EU extends naval presence in Gulf of Guinea to February 2024
The European Union (EU) has extended its naval presence in the Gulf of Guinea under the auspices of the Commercial Maritime Presence (CMP) until February 2024.
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Armed Pirates Rob Offshore Platform in Bay of Campeche
Armed pirates struck another platform operated by Pemex last week, forcing the crew to help them cart off stolen goods before departing again.
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