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Vessels urged to remain vigilant despite fall in Somali piracy
A global maritime body has urged foreign vessels to remain vigilant when they transit the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden despite no piracy incidents in the waters in the first nine months of 2016.
Al Safina Security (ALSS) is honored to be awarded with “Best Maritime Security Company in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent”.
Al Safina Security is proud to announce to be recognized “ Best Maritime Security Company in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent” at the third annual Maritime Standard Awards, held on Monday 24th October 2016.
West Africa’s tough battle with piracy
The raids off the West African coast invariably follow the same pattern. At night or in the early hours of the morning, a flotilla of pirate dinghies or speed boats fans out across the water heading off in the direction of their prey – an oil tanker or cargo vessel – which they then attack and...
African leaders sign ‘historic’ deal to curb piracy, illegal fishing
The African Union has adopted a charter to raise security off the continent’s economically key coasts. Piracy and illegal fishing have cost the maritime industry billions of dollars in recent decades, the AU said.
Iran ensures safety of oil tankers in Persian Gulf: Shamkhani
A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic’s military presence in the Persian Gulf ensures the safety of oil tankers in this strategic region.
Somali Pirates Holding Five Kenyans, 39 Seafarers for Ransom, UN Chief Says
Pirate gangs in Somalia are believed to be holding five Kenyans for ransom, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a report issued on Monday.
Iran Navy foils pirate attacks on vessels in Gulf of Aden
Iranian naval forces have successfully thwarted major pirate attacks on two merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden.
RMI warns of hostile incident in the Bab el Mandeb Strait
Commercial vessels in the region of the Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden should operate under a heightened state of alert as increasing tensions in the region escalate the potential for direct or collateral damage to vessels transiting the region, the Republic of the Marshall Islands warns in a recently – published ship security...
UAE civilian ship hit by Houthis in ‘terror act’
ABU DHABI // The attack on a UAE civilian ship by Houthi militias has been described as a “terrorist act” by Yemeni authorities.
Navy’s 44th fleet thwarts pirate attacks in Gulf of Aden
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s 44th naval fleet has foiled pirate attacks on two Iranian tankers during days of its presence in the open waters and the Gulf of Aden.
Maritime agency calls for tough actions to end piracy off Somalia
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has urged liners navigating through the Somali coast to continue with counter piracy measures despite a reduction of incidents.
Hijackers of oil tanker to be extradited
Eight Indonesians are to be extradited from Vietnam for trial in Malaysia for robbing the tanker Orkim Harmony in June last yearMalaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency director-general Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar said the government had agreed to provide an allocation to bring all eight to...
Red Sea security warning – update
The conflict in Yemen is escalating and two missile attacks on vessels operating off the coast of Yemen have now been reported.
AL SAFINA SECURITY HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED SECURITY ISSUES
One of the leading regional maritime security providers, Al Safina Security, has highlighted the continued need for shipping companies and ports to remain vigilant and to give a proper priority to security related issues.
Singapore Navy warns of increased piracy threat
The Singapore Navy is warning shipowners in the region need to be super aware of a greater piracy threat in the upcoming few days.
Piracy ebbs in Southeast Asia waters on lower oil price, better law enforcement
Low crude oil and marine fuel prices, along with stricter law enforcement by regional maritime agencies, has reduced incidents of piracy in Southeast Asian waters, industry sources said over the past few weeks.
Vietnam to extradite Indonesian ‘pirates’ to Malaysia: reports
A Vietnamese court on Monday agreed to hand over to Malaysia eight Indonesians who were arrested last year on suspicion of hijacking a Malaysian-flagged oil tanker, according to reports.