Piracy Incidents Continue to Rise With 40% Increase in Gulf of Guinea Kidnappings
Pirates armed with guns and knives are abducting bigger groups of seafarers at further distances off the West African coast. Keep Reading
Somali Piracy: Last Three Hostages Freed Although Threat Still Exists
Somalia pirates have freed the last three of the 3,639 hostages held in captivity over the past five years. Keep Reading
Russian Seafarers Taken Hostage Off Nigeria
The Russian embassy in Nigeria is confirming the abduction of two seafarers in the latest pirate attack in the Gulf of Guinea. This incident comes a little more than a month after the Russian embassy was successful in liberating seven other sailors that were also abducted in the same area. Keep Reading
Two Piracy Incidents in Singapore Strait in Same Day
On December 23, two incidents were reported in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait on the same day. Of the two ships that were boarded, one was a bulk carrier and one was a tanker. Keep Reading
Gulf of Guinea Remains Piracy Hot Spot as Number of Attacks Decline Globally
The International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureau’s report for the third quarter of 2019 demonstrates fewer incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships than the first nine months of 2018. Keep Reading