On 21 April, fishing vessels FV Adria and FV Txori Argi were attacked by suspected pirates in the Indian Ocean, 280 NM off the coast of Somalia.
Maritime Piracy Incidents Down In Q1 2019 But Kidnapping Risk In Gulf Of Guinea Persists – IMB
The International Chamber of Commerce IMB’s report for the first quarter of 2019 reveals fewer incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships than the first three months of 2018.
UKHO Works With Seychelles Government To Help Tackle Piracy In The Indian Ocean
UKHO has presented Security of Navigation, Stabilisation Advice and Training (SONSAT) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles on behalf of the UK Government’s FCO.
Vigilance Essential Despite Reduction To Piracy High Risk Area In Indian Ocean – ICS
The Round Table of international shipping associations plus the OCIMF, representing the global shipping and oil industry have announced that the geographic boundaries of the ‘High-Risk Area’ for piracy in the Indian Ocean have been reduced.
Maritime Crime Continues To Pose Threat To Seafarers And Shipping – ITF Seafarers
The incidence of crime at sea and in ports, including armed robbery and piracy, continues to pose a threat to seafarers and shipping in many “hot spots”.
ReCAAP: 73% Decrease In Number Of Incidents Reported In January 2019
Compared to January 2018, there was a 73% decrease in the number of incidents reported in January 2019 (a total of 11 incidents were reported in January 2018).
76 Piracy And Sea Robbery Incidents Reported To ReCAAP ISC In 2018
This represents a decrease of 25% in the total number of incidents and a 31% decrease in actual incidents compared to 2017
What Can Shippers Do Against Pirate Attacks At Sea?
The shipping industry cannot rely on the navies and traditional law enforcement to protect them from pirate attacks and to hold pirates accountable. Read more on what shippers can do for protection against pirate attacks.
Total Of Six Incidents Of Armed Robbery Against Ships In Asia For October 2018
No piracy incident was reported, there was also no report of an abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and no hijacking of ships for theft of oil cargo.