Piracy |
This section includes articles with measures to avoid or minimise the risk of piracy attacks, and industry bulletins on the areas most affected.
The situation is changing regularly, and for up to date information see the websites of the Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa and the NATO Shipping Centre. These sites are excellent sources of information. In the case of MSCHOA, in order to have full access to the site, including the latest alerts, advice to Masters and transit guidance, users are required to register.
The Club’s loss prevention DVD on this subject, “Piracy – The Menace at Sea”, which won the 2012 Seatrade Safety at Sea Award, is available on request to the Managers’ London representatives, and the film can be viewed at the following page of this website: www.steamshipmutual.com/PiracyDVD.htm
Other useful websites and resources:
- Gulf of Guinea: Bridge Cards
- Combating piracy in Asia
- BMP West Africa
- ICC Commercial Crime Services - see "Live Piracy Report" area
- US Maritime Administration (MARAD) and use the Search function and "Piracy" for relevant material
- Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)
- Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP)
- International Group Piracy FAQs
- ReCAAP Guidance on Abduction of Crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and Waters off Eastern Sabah
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