Between January and September 2016, a total of 59 incidents involving armed robbery or acts of…
Tag: piracy
African Union adopts charter on piracy, illegal fishing
The African Union on Saturday adopted an agreement on piracy, illegal fishing and maritime security at…
Piracy: IMO advises merchant vessels to stay alert in Indian Ocean
Merchant vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden and the western Indian Ocean should take protective measures as…
Piracy on the decrease but threat still there – Report
Incidences of Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and Horn of Africa have been decreasing but…
Indonesian navy to start joint patrols against piracy this year
The Indonesian navy is currently drafting routes for joint patrols and plans to start implementing coordinated…
Piracy: French Navy storm Nigerian waters
Two French warships, HPD Dixmunde and FF Coduing are leading a French maritime initiative with the…
Plunge in Gulf of Aden piracy incidents comes at a huge cost
The piracy-prone Gulf of Aden at the Horn of Africa has seen attacks decrease sharply over…
Buhari vows to fight piracy, sea robbery in Gulf of Guinea
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that security in the Gulf of Guinea, which is greatly…
False Piracy Alarm: Ships advised to maintain vigilance on Red Sea
Ships transiting the Red Sea have been cautioned to remain vigilant despite a reported piracy attack…
Merchant fleet remain on Red Sea alert despite piracy false alarm
Ships transiting the Red Sea have been cautioned to remain vigilant despite a reported piracy attack…
Nigeria backs regional framework to fight piracy
Nigeria has expressed its support for any regional initiative geared towards eliminating the scourge of piracy…
Gulf of Guinea piracy has become more sophisticated – Report
The Gulf of Guinea is the most dangerous region in the world for seafarers, according to…