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EU Naval Force Frigate patrols in the Gulf of Aden From 1 to June 14, 2012, EUNAVFOR frigate Guépratte has concentrated its patrols in the area south of the Strait of Bab el Mandeb and the western Gulf of Aden, areas prone to pirate attacks. The beginning of June usually marks the arrival of the …

Published on June 19, 2012 by Mark Lowe   ·   No Comments Satellite data communications company ORBCOMM has been awarded an important contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency for the supply of satellite Automatic Identification System data used for ship tracking and maritime navigational and safety efforts. ORBCOMM Awarded Multi-year Framework Contract With EMSA Satellite data communications company ORBCOMM …

By ANDREW E. KRAMER Published: June 18, 2012 MOSCOW — A tiny, frayed Russian military base on Syria’s Mediterranean coast has jumped into international focus amid concern over how far Russia might go to bolster the government of President Bashar al-Assad. The site, at the port of Tartus, is little more than a pier, fuel …

Published on June 19, 2012 by Mark Lowe   ·   No Comments  Non-lethal measures long-term key to combating sea crime GAC Protective Solutions hosts debate on the future of sea crime solutions The current focus on armed support for vessels transiting high risk areas should not become the norm, GAC Solutions’ Christer Sjödoff has told delegates from …

Published on June 19, 2012 by Mark Lowe   ·   No Comments June usually marks the arrival of the monsoon season. Characterized by rains, winds and rough seas, the navigation of skiffs and dhows becomes very difficult restricting access to fishing grounds. Fishermen work closer to shore and Pirate groups can take advantage of this to …

Rear Adm. (Lower Half) Anho Chung, Republic of Korea Navy, relieved Rear Adm. Tanin Likitawong, Royal Thai Navy, as commander, Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 (counter-piracy) during a change of command ceremony aboard British Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fort Victoria at Mina Salman Pier, Bahrain, June 18. Republic of Korea Navy Rear Adm. Anho Chung, commander, …

Despite the Southwestern monsoon causing wave heights of 9-12 feet, Somali pirates are still active. A report came in yesterday of an attack by four pirate skiffs containing 5-6 men in each craft on a merchant vessel at 0928 UTC in position 14.28N-050.45E, approximately 95nm East of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The MV reportedly evaded the …

 Over 70 delegates gathered in London last Thursday to participate in what proved to be a highly interactive day-long session to discuss the core issues and practicalities of using the GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on ships. The seminar was moderated by Soren Larsen, Deputy Secretary General of BIMCO. Among the audience …

The IMB’s Piracy Reporting Centre carries details of an attack against a bulk carrier yesterday, underway in position 12.19N-043.57E at 1105UTC in the Gulf of Aden.  The report states that six skiffs containing four to six pirates in each craft approached the carrier at a speed of 25 knots frmo the starboard bow. The Master …

At Least One Dead, Two Injured in Fight Among Fatxi Group By JD At least one person died and two people, including a civilian, were injured after pirates from the Fatxi group fought each other over money in Hobyo in Somalia’s Mudug region late on Sunday, according to pirates and residents who spoke to Somalia …