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Human Capital, Safety, Vessels
A total of 135 crew were kidnapped from their vessels in 2020, with the Gulf of Guinea accounting for over 95% of crew numbers kidnapped, the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said in its latest piracy report. A record 130 crew members were kidnapped in 22 separate incidents, as the GoG experiences […]
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Infrastructure, Safety, Vessels
Asia is seeing an increase in incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships, according to a recent monthly report published by ReCAAP. The abduction of crew for ransom in the regional waters also remains a serious concern.
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Pirates kidnapped 13 crew members from two ships in two piracy incidents that occurred in early November.
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Reports of attacks in the region more than doubled in 2018.
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Gulf of Guinea remains a high risk area, it was noted.
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A total of eight incidents were reported in August, including two piracy and six armed robbery incidents.
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The total number of incidents dropped by 32% compared to the first half of 2018.
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The bill empowers authorities to seize vessels used by pirates anywhere in Nigeria and in international waters.
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A total of seven piracy and armed robbery incidents were reported in the Asian region in May.
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Shipping industry and seafarer groups called for an urgent action against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
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ReCAAP ISC has warned ship, particularly tug boat, owners to stay alert while transiting the Singapore Strait.
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ReCAAP: Only 10 incidents piracy and armed robbery reported in Asia in the first quarter of 2019.
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The first quarter of 2019 saw fewer incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships.
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The engagement is aimed at strengthening maritime security and safety of navigation.
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IMB PRC: Piracy increased in 2018, with a marked rise in attacks against ships and crews around West Africa.
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There was a total of 76 incidents of piracy and armed robbery reported in Asia in 2018.
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BIMCO: Maritime powers need to expand their collaboration with local states to curb piracy in Gulf of Guinea.
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Sailors’ Society: More than a quarter of seafarers seeking crisis response are affected by piracy.
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A total of 64 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia during January-September 2018.
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European shipowners: EU decides to extended the anti-piracy Operation Atalanta until the end of 2020.
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EOS Risk Group: Nigerian pirates have taken 35 seafarers in the Gulf of Guinea during the first half of 2018.
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ReCAAP: Number of Asian piracy and robbery incidents at its lowest in a 10-year reporting period.
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The number of piracy incidents doubled off the coast of East Africa in 2017 compared to 2016.
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Due to increase in piracy incidents, Team Tankers International adopts additional “ship-hardening” measures.
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ReCAAP ISC: A total of seven incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships reported in Asia during January 2018.
