It has been over 10 days since the Indian seafarer has been missing. He is believed to have been abducted by sea pirates from their ship, the MV Tampen, that has been anchored in Gabon, the West African nation
Maritime Piracy
Gulf Of Guinea Is World’s Piracy Hotspot With 95% Seafarers Kidnapped
The Gulf of Guinea ranks as the piracy hotspot of the world, with more than 95% of vessel crewmembers kidnapped globally in 2020 in the area. Insurance magnate-Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE’s (AGCS) – offered this data.
Change In Piracy Threats In Indian Ocean Prompts Re-Think Of High Risk Area
A continued downward trend in Somali piracy has prompted leading shipping organisations to reduce the geographic boundaries of the ‘High Risk Area’ (HRA) for piracy in the Indian Ocean, which will apply from 1 September 2021.
Enforcing the Law: An Economic Approach to Maritime Piracy and its Control
Modern day maritime piracy is a world-wide phenomenon that poses a serious threat to international shipping. An economic approach to the control of maritime piracy is based on the general economic theory of law enforcement that views offenders (pirates) as rational decision makers who would respond to threatened punishments.
Seafarers’ Charity Stella Maris Joins Call To End Piracy Threat In Gulf Of Guinea
Global maritime charity Stella Maris has signed up to the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to eradicating the scourge of piracy.
What is “Citadel” Anti-Piracy Method?
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.
IMO Calls For Further Action To Address Gulf Of Guinea Piracy
Maritime Safety Committee resolution calls for greater collaboration to tackle escalating attacks in Gulf of Guinea.
Shipping Industry Launches Gulf Of Guinea Declaration On Suppression Of Piracy
The attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Guinea by Nigerian pirates must end. So far, 99 maritime companies, organisations and flag states, including BIMCO, have signed the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy
Is Another Anti-Piracy Framework The Key To Solving Gulf Of Guinea’s Piracy Woes?
The latest self-enforcing regional commitments aimed at improving maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea were announced last week by the Inter-Regional Coordination Centre Yaoundé (ICC) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Centre (NIMASA).
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