Category Archives: Piracy at Sea

Maresk Alabama – Master entered Pirate infested waters for financial gains- Maybe not a HERO after all

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Editor

Maersk Alabama Crew Sues Owner, Operator Peter T. Leach, Senior Editor | May 29, 2012 1:28PM GMT The Journal of Commerce Online – News Story     Former crewmembers file suit in Virginia and Alabama against Maersk Line Ltd. and … Continue reading →

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Latest Piracy Attempt………………. Ships Beware!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Editor

Recent Activity On 09 April 12, a merchant vessel was approached by one skiff approximately 400nm east of Socotra Island, in position 12 14N 061 45E. This skiff was white in colour with five armed persons on board.  The merchant … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Navy liberates Iranian Bulker from the Pirates

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Editor

Bolivian flagged and Iranian owned bulk carrier MV Eglantine is now free from the pirates. Earlier at 26th March, 2012 the carrier was hijacked by the Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. A team of Iranian commandos took part in … Continue reading →

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Pirates hijack Iranian Cargo Vessel in Maldivian Waters

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Editor

An Iranian cargo vessel named MV EGLANTINE was hijacked on 26th March, Monday morning in Maldivian waters. Somali pirates took hostage 23 crews of the ship. Maldivian authorities recorded this type hijacking for the first time. But many think that … Continue reading →

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Piracy has increased recently in the Gulf of Guinea

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Editor

The piracy threat in the Gulf of Guinea has increased in recent time. Newly piracy and armed bandits attacks abroad vessels across the West African coast have been regularly happening. Ships and vessels are advised to take additional security measures … Continue reading →

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Asian Ship owners Calls for UN Troops to Guard Ships

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Editor

The Asian Ship owners’ Forum has decided to call for a UN resolution which would manage armed personnel on board ships sailing through pirate infested waters.   The voluntary international forum ‘Working Group 3’ which was formed three years ago to … Continue reading →

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Pirates Hijack Chemical Tanker off the Coast of Oman

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Editor

The chemical tanker M/V Royal Grace has been hijacked by the pirates of Somalia off the coast of Oman at Friday night. In the ship there were 22 crews from India, Pakistan and Nigeria. The ship is owned by Dubai-based … Continue reading →

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In Nigerian Offshore Pirates Kidnap Master and Chief Engineer

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Editor

According to the International Maritime Bureau, a Dutch-owned refrigerated cargo was attacked by a group of eight armed pirates near Fairway Buoy Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The pirates deadly fired at the ship and stole cash and property from the vessel. … Continue reading →

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Latest Piracy News

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Editor

Piracy in the ocean are happening now and then. Sometimes we simply don’t know about the fact. Now if you want to get latest piracy news please visit the following links :   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barantas-Security-Group/117397981621410 http://www.antipirates.org/

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Combating pirates with the help of laser cannons

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Editor

Piracy world- wide is rising reported by reviews in the ICC’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB), along with 430 assaults and 51 hijackings globally recorded last year, up from 406 during 2009. This year 47 ships are being hijacked and over … Continue reading →

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