Tag: maritime piracy

The UKMTO has reportedly received reports that an MV has been attacked, approximately 23nm West of Ras Isa Marine Terminal.

Lt. CDR. Diego Cánovas-Cánovas, Special Advisor for the Shipping Industry, European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta, makes an assessment of 2021 and shares his message for the new year across the global maritime community.

During 2021, shipping industry saw many challenging events; from the pandemic implications on ship operations and the decarbonization push to the huge crisis incident of Evergiven, but managed to stay resilient through collaboration and synergy – this is when wonderful things can be achieved!

Reporting by Dryad Global indicates that a Chinese fishing vessel has come under attack whilst operating offshore Equatorial Guinea Mbini Area.

Lenn Eugene Nagbe, the Commissioner and CEO Liberia Maritime Authority noted that the Government of Liberia shares the global concerns on maritime security, especially incidents of piracy.

During 21 – 27 Dec 2021, three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

An injured pirate has been medevaced from the Danish frigate Esbern Snare after being subjected to three rounds of amputation to address an infection.

The Dansk Metal union has supported anti-piracy naval support in the Gulf of Guinea. Namely, Director of the union's seafaring section Ole Philipsen told Nautilus that the international war frigates are 'definitely helping' to combat piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency recorded 27 pirates attacks on ships in the anchorage in the third quarter of 2021.

During 7-13 Dec 2021, two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.