The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported an increase in global maritime incidents and piracy and armed robbery in ...

How a tiny island nation built one of Africa’s most effective systems for fighting piracy—and what it means for the Indian ...

The vast, open oceans have long served as conduits for commerce, adventure, and exploration. However, along with the grandeur of maritime activities comes inherent risks, one of which is the specter ...

Armed Guards: One of the most visible roles of PSCs is providing armed security personnel onboard vessels. These guards act as a deterrent, and their presence can significantly reduce the risk of a ...

NATO photo from a counterpiracy operation. Brandon Prins, Professor of Political Science and Global Security at the University of Tennessee, considers the impact of COVID-19 on maritime piracy, now ...

The maritime supply chain, which accounts for 80% of global trade volume, is facing several risks from geopolitical tensions and extreme weather, according to the Center for Strategic and ...

Nigeria has called for the establishment of specialised court to try maritime piracy cases in the Gulf of Guinea. Similarly, Nigeria also charged the Gulf of Guinea Commission to safeguard the ...

Marine insurer Skuld has raised alarm at the resurgence of piracy in the Indian Ocean and warned of escalating claims in 2024, with additional concern about the 2025 claims environment. After meeting ...

NAIROBI (Reuters) - An Iranian fishing vessel and its crew have escaped after being held captive for five months by Somali fishermen, maritime piracy experts said on Friday, but it was not clear how ...

Arsenio Dominguez is Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO). 28 شباط/فبراير 2024 In recent decades, global shipping—carrier of 80 per cent of world trade—has faced numerous ...