While the security threats from sea pirates have considerably reduced off the Coast of Somalia, the growing numbers of maritime piracy incidents along the Western African coast undoubtedly reveal that anti-security measures in the region are extremely scarce.
Non-lethal anti-piracy weapons are now commonly used on merchant ships plying in piracy affected areas. Learn about some of the famous anti-piracy technologies that are or can be used to fight maritime piracy.
Maritime piracy is one of the biggest dangers faced by the busiest shipping routes around the world. Find out seven most famous shipping routes vulnerable to maritime piracy.
MV Maersk Alabama is a container ship which was put into operation for the very first time in the year 1998 under the Danish registry. The ship is famous for the spate of piracy attacks experienced by her. Know more about its story inside the article.
With the increase in piracy at the sea, especially around the coast of Somalia, several maritime organizations and defense agencies have started providing online updates on events related to maritime piracy that are taking place around the world. Mentioned herein are twenty eight resources on maritime piracy and Somali pirates.
Sea marshals or maritime security guards are a common sight on board ships plying in piracy affected areas. As the grip of maritime piracy increases at the sea, the demand and market of anti piracy measures have also increased. In this article, a maritime pilot explores the world of anti-piracy techniques.
One of the popular insurance and reinsurance Broker Company of UK, Jardine Lloyde Thompson along with Convoy Escort Programme Ltd has introduced an escort program for merchant ships passing through Gulf of Aden- an extremely sensitive piracy area.
Famous pirates of the sea have always enchanted and scared the marine world since the beginning of the marine industry. In this article we bring to you some of the most famous sea pirates who have left their mark on the pages of maritime history.
Black Beard is supposed to be known as the most dangerous and notorious pirates in the history of shipping industry. His iconic beard and his reputation are famous around the world. Find more the life and story of the Black Beard – The Most Famous Pirate in the World.
SaveOurSeafarers releases a dramatic video depicting the effects of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean. The video shows the trauma involved with the piracy attacks but also the economic costs of the rising threat to the maritime industry.
An infographic which compares the major aspects of War to those of Piracy at Sea.
The ship security reporting system (SSRS) is an efficient distress reporting system, which is dedicated to respond to distress calls from merchant ships sailing in piracy affected areas.
