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The increase in piracy in Somalia has been a result of several internal and external factors affecting the region. Find out the main causes of piracy in Somalia and ways to reduce its effects on shipping.
The Round Table of Shipowner Associations and OCIMF have expressed their full support for the launch of Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project.
Citadel refers to a room where the ship’s crew can hide during marine piracy attack.This anti piracy method can protect the ship’s crew against maritime piracy.
Maritime security has become an important requirement for merchant’s vessels over the last decade due to the increased threats from pirates across the world.
Recent incidents reported to the IMB PRC indicate that piracy and armed robbery continue to present threats to shipping and seafarers in many regions.
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.
A shift in US foreign policy based both on changes to the threat landscape and improving domestic energy security could lead to an increase in threats to shipping within eighteen months according to David Hunkin of Dryad Maritime Intelligence.
With the increase in piracy activities around the world, it is necessary that every seafarer gets himself insured with an appropriate marine insurance policy. Know more about marine insurance for piracy attacks inside the article.
West African waters continue to pose risks for seafarers on board ships in the region, while incidents of piracy and armed robbery are also reported from other hotspots.