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Piracy Watch
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A look at the news and security issues surrounding acts of maritime piracy.
Recent Posts
Light Relief - South Park Style
All the talk of the worsening piracy situation can get tiresome.So its over to South Park to break up the news with a little sympathy and a lot of humour....
UKHO Releases Anti-Piracy Chart
(Picture: UKHO)The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has released a 'anti-piracy' chart free of charge.This chart covers the Somali coast, Arabian sea and Gulf of Aden.It also includes important advice on actions in the event of pirates attac...
Indiscriminate Piracy a Fact of Life
(Photo: Reuters)Any vessel transiting the Somali coast or further offshore risks attack by pirates and not just those ship or crews of the greatest value. After 10 days of captivity and beatings the Indian crew of the dhow 'Vishvakalyan' were surly r...
Philips Receives Burke Award
(Photo: U.S. Navy/Andrew Geraci Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class)Captain Richard Phillips, the Master Mariner who after the capture of his ship surrendered himself as hostage to ensure the safety of his crew, has received an award from the US ...
EU Continues Commitment to Fighting Piracy
(Photo: EU NAVFOR)The European Union has yesterday announced that it is to continue it's commitment to fighting piracy off the Somali coast.Operation 'Atalanta', currently consisting of 13 warships and 3 surveillance aircraft, was due to cease in Dec...
Combined Maritime Forces Advice Continued
(Picture: NASA/Robert Simmon)Last weeks update to CMF piracy avoidance advice made note of taking advantage of the current high wind/wave conditions expected during the Southwest monsoon season.These conditions are least favorable for the fast but sm...
