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Yemeni ports security update

Our correspondents in Dubai – GAC - have provided the following bulletin in respect to the continuing conflict in the Yemen and its impact on key ports.  QUOTEWe have just received some…

Increased kidnap threat in S E Asia

Another serious daylight attack on a merchant ship took place in the Sulu Sea- Celebes area on Sunday 19th February when pirates boarded the bulk carrier Giang Hai killing one crew member and…

IMB reports maritime kidnapping at a 10 year high

IMB reports maritime kidnapping at a 10 year high

More crew were kidnapped at sea in 2016 than in any of the previous 10 years. The ICC International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) annual piracy report published on the 10th January reveals a three-fold…

Risk Focus: Kidnap and Ransom in West Africa

Risk Focus: Kidnap and Ransom in West Africa

The sad fact is that violence against ships and seafarers continues, predominantly in the West African waters of the Gulf of Guinea. In April this year, the International Maritime Bureau…

Best Management Practices (West Africa) - Latest updated guidelines

The continuing threat of piracy and crew kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea region has led to further update of the maritime industry “Guidelines for Owners, Operators and Masters for Protection…

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