Iranian Hostages Released By Somali Pirates After Years In Captivity
ISWAN welcomes the release of three Iranian hostages by Somali pirates after nearly five and half years in captivity.
The Menace of Maritime Piracy and Somali Pirates – Is There a Solution?
Maritime piracy has been on the rise with the increasing attacks of Somali pirates along African coastline. As the threat to the lives of seafarers and property increases, everyone wonders if there is way to fight this menace. The world desperately awaits for some concrete anti-piracy solutions.
Piracy Attack Off Coast Of Somalia; Crew And Vessels Safe
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.
18 Anti-Piracy Weapons for Ships to Fight Pirates
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.
Video: SaveOurSeafarers Releases Dramatic Video on Maritime Piracy
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.
EU NAVFOR And CMF Working Together To Combat Piracy Off Coast Of Somalia
On the 27th November, EU NAVFOR’s Spanish Warship ESPS Patiño met up with CTF151 Pakistan Warship PNS Tariq to conduct counter-piracy exercises at sea off the Somali Coast.
Photos: EU NAVFOR Countering Piracy Off The Coast Of Somalia
As the beginning of November comes, the European Union Naval Force continues to repress piracy off the coast of Somalia.
Chemical Tanker Attacked by Six Pirates Off Somalia
The Operation Commander of the EU Naval Force (Somalia), has reiterated the need for continued vigilance at sea after CPO Korea, was reported as being attacked by six armed men.
Report: Lesson Learned In Combating Pirates Could Be Applied To Migration Crisis
The OEF Foundation has released a new report which examines how the response to the Somali piracy crisis could make crossing the Mediterranean safer for refugees.
New Report: One Coastal Tanker Hijacked Every Two Weeks In South East Asia
A small coastal tanker is hijacked by pirates in South East Asia every two weeks on average, a report from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed.