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Operation Atalanta Force Commander Hosts Rear Admiral from Chinese Escort Task Group On Board Spanish Flagship – Working Together Against Somali Piracy
During European Union counter-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, Operation Atalanta’s Spanish Force Commander, Rear Admiral Rafael Fernández-Pintado Muñoz-Rojas, welcomed Rear Admiral Zhao Jicheng from the Chinese Escort Task Group on board ESPS Galicia.
Somalia: South Korea Joins EU’s Anti-Piracy Operation Off Somalia Coast
South Korea’s 4,400-ton destroyer Choe Yeong participated in a European Union-led military operation to combat pirates in the waters around the Gulf of Aden near Somalia, the military here said Sunday.
Guidance on Sulu Sea attacks released
According to the Standard P&I Club, the IFC in Singapore has issued a commentary on the recent spate of attacks in the Sulu Sea, in particular, the Sibutu Passage.
Piracy in Asia – situation update
The piracy situation in the sea area between Sabah, Malaysia and the Southern Philippines continues to be a concern and all vessels are advised to report to the relevant authorities prior entering or passing the Sibutu Passage and Sulu-Celebes Sea.
Gard Alert: Yemen – port situation
All major Yemeni ports, except Mokha, Ras Isa Marine Terminal and Balhaf LNG Terminal, are reported to be open and in operation despite the volatile situation along the country’s Red Sea coast.![Maritime security through partnership [IDEX17D2]](https://alsafinasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Maritime-security-through-partnership-_IDEX17D2_-400x250.jpg)
Maritime security through partnership [IDEX17D2]
With the conflict in Yemen now starting to spill out into neighbouring seas, the spotlight is once again falling on naval forces to ensure that maritime trade can continue to flow unimpeded into the Middle East region.
Pirates Hold Sailors Hostage
Eight Iranian seafarers have been released by Somali pirates after nearly nine months of being held in captive, but up to a dozen more are still at risk, according to Tehran Times.
Preventive strategies for maritime security
The importance of well-coordinated, risk-based preventive strategies to counter maritime security threats was highlighted by IMO’s Chris Trelawny, Special Adviser on Maritime Security and Facilitation, during a debate at the United Nations Security
One dead after pirates attack onboard Giang Hai vessel
Pirates killed one and abducted six sailors of a a Vietnam-registered ship, Giang Hai in an attack off the southern Philippines on February 19, ReCAAP ISC reports in an incident alert.
Asian pirates focus on bigger ships off Philippines in hope of securing bigger ransom payments
Asian pirates are focusing more of their attacks on larger merchant ships near the Philippines, hoping for bigger ransom payments from kidnapping their crew, the head of a regional anti-piracy body said on Friday.
Gard Alert: Red Sea security warning – update
The conflict in Yemen is reportedly escalating and maritime authorities continue to urge vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region to operate in a heightened state of alert.
Philippines’ Duterte asks China to patrol piracy-plagued waters
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he had asked China to help in the fight against Islamic State-linked militants by sending ships to patrol southern waters plagued by raids on commercial vessels.
Shipping industry vulnerable to cyber attacks and GPS jamming
The shipping industry is increasingly at risk from cybersecurity attacks and a gap in insurance policies is leaving them vulnerable. Cybersecurity has come into focus across the economy, as hackers become more capable. Meanwhile, ships are more reliant on a range of electronic devices to operate....
Panama vessels urged to increase security while sailing in the GOG
The Panama Maritime Authority has issued circular encouraging all Panamanian flagged vessels transiting the Gulf of Guinea, to increase the security measures on board and to comply with any security regulations recommended, in territorial waters, by the Coastal and Port Authorities; taking into consideration the recent piracy attacks occurred in the region (hijacking, kidnapping and armed...
Two piracy incidents reported by ReCAAP
The ReCAAP ISC has issued its weekly report in order to inform of the incidents that occurred during the period 24 – 30 January 2017 and provide proper recommendation as well.
OBP: Addressing maritime insecurity in the Horn of Africa
Some recent incidents involving vessels off the Horn of Africa do not seem to reflect traditional forms of piracy, and could signal major maritime disruptions if an effective response is not developed. OBP has issued report highlighting and classifying this kind of incidents, with the aim to determine the nature of the emerging threats in the region, and the potential role of the maritime counter-piracy framework to address these...
Boat that attacked gas tanker off Yemen carried explosives – ship owner
Unknown assailants who opened fire on a gas tanker last week off the coast of Yemen were also carrying a “substantial amount of explosives”, the vessel’s owner said, and a maritime source said it may have been an attempted suicide attack.