Pirates have hijacked a Bangladesh-flagged ship in the Arabian Sea off the coast of India. The pirates embarked on board after chasing MV Jahan Moni in the Arabian Sea on 5 Dec 10. The 16-crew ship owned by a Bangladeshi shipping firm was heading towards Europe with merchandise from Singapore.
It is thought that the pirates were from Somalia. This is an extremely long range attack and would be a record to date.
Maritime Risk International has teams ready to embark at less than 24hrs notice to assist vessels in transit.
Sunday 5 December 2010
Thursday 11 November 2010
Pirates seize Panama-flagged tanker with 31 crew
Pirates hijacked a Panamanian-flagged chemical tanker carrying 31 crew on Thursday in waters closer to India than to Somalia.
The 24,105-tonne vessel, the Hannnibal II, was attacked and boarded by pirates early Thursday while carrying vegetable oils from the Malaysian port of Pasir Gudang to Suez.
The master of the vessel reported the attack took place "in an area some 860 nautical miles east of The Horn of Africa, which is considerably closer to India than it is to Somalia."
The ship's crew consists of 23 Tunisians, four Filipinos, a Croatian, Georgian, Russian and Moroccan.
Somali pirates are becoming more brazen and keeping ahead of the international naval force seeking to end their high seas marauding, a top UN official said in New York this week.
The 24,105-tonne vessel, the Hannnibal II, was attacked and boarded by pirates early Thursday while carrying vegetable oils from the Malaysian port of Pasir Gudang to Suez.
The master of the vessel reported the attack took place "in an area some 860 nautical miles east of The Horn of Africa, which is considerably closer to India than it is to Somalia."
The ship's crew consists of 23 Tunisians, four Filipinos, a Croatian, Georgian, Russian and Moroccan.
Somali pirates are becoming more brazen and keeping ahead of the international naval force seeking to end their high seas marauding, a top UN official said in New York this week.
Monday 18 October 2010
Ship Detachments
Maritime Risk International is seeking individuals to deploy worldwide on tasks with the following qualifications and skills:
• SSO & CSO.
• Seaman's ID/Ticket.
• ISPS Training Experience.
• Previous Ship Work Experience.
• Ability to review Ship Security Plan and formulate comprehensive post voyage reports.
• Knowledge of ship fortification especially the use and installation of Razor Wire.
If you have the above attributes please email your CV to info@maritimeriskinternational.com
• SSO & CSO.
• Seaman's ID/Ticket.
• ISPS Training Experience.
• Previous Ship Work Experience.
• Ability to review Ship Security Plan and formulate comprehensive post voyage reports.
• Knowledge of ship fortification especially the use and installation of Razor Wire.
If you have the above attributes please email your CV to info@maritimeriskinternational.com
Somali pirates hijack fishing vessel, 43 crew
Somali pirates hijacked a South Korean fishing vessel near the coast of Kenya more than a week ago. The "Golden Wave" -- also known by "Keummi 305" -- is now one of 19 vessels Somali pirates are currently holding by force. Pirates captured the ship October 9.
It was fishing 10 miles off the coast of Lamu, Kenya, at the time, according to South Korea's Yonhap News Agency, which sourced the country's foreign ministry. The Keummi has 43 crew members, according to Yonhap. Two are from Korea, two from China and the remaining 39 are Kenyan, the report said.
Lamu lies on the north of the Kenyan coast and is near the border with Somalia.
Pirates have often justified the capture of fishing vessels as punishment for what they view as illegal fishing off its shores. Pirates sometimes retain captured fishing boats to use as "mother ships" for piracy operations. All Maritime Risk International Ship Detachments are supported by regular intelligence and piracy updates during transit. We have an extensive photo library of suspected pirate vessels and talk immediately to Ship’s Masters when we receive new information.
It was fishing 10 miles off the coast of Lamu, Kenya, at the time, according to South Korea's Yonhap News Agency, which sourced the country's foreign ministry. The Keummi has 43 crew members, according to Yonhap. Two are from Korea, two from China and the remaining 39 are Kenyan, the report said.
Lamu lies on the north of the Kenyan coast and is near the border with Somalia.
Pirates have often justified the capture of fishing vessels as punishment for what they view as illegal fishing off its shores. Pirates sometimes retain captured fishing boats to use as "mother ships" for piracy operations. All Maritime Risk International Ship Detachments are supported by regular intelligence and piracy updates during transit. We have an extensive photo library of suspected pirate vessels and talk immediately to Ship’s Masters when we receive new information.
Monday 2 August 2010
MV SUEZ hijacked in the Gulf of Aden
In the early hours of 2 August, the MV SUEZ reported being under small arms fire from a pirate attack and minutes later she reported pirates on board. After notification of the attack, attempts were made to make contact with the MV SUEZ but to no avail. MV SUEZ was travelling in the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC) when attacked. Immediately after the first report an EUFOR helicopter was directed to the ship but pirates had already taken over the command of the vessel.
MRI has armed security teams on standby now to assist vessels in the Gulf of Aden within 12 hours.
Monday 28 June 2010
Yemen builds coastguard base in strategic strait
Yemen is building a coastguard base on an island in the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait to protect traffic in the crucial shipping lane that links Europe and Asia.
In February, the Yemen-based wing of al Qaeda called for a blockade of the strait, where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden, to cut off U.S. shipments to Israel.
Somali pirates operating in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean also have stepped up attacks in recent months, making tens of millions of dollars in ransoms from seizing ships, including tankers and dry bulkers.
The base will be located on the island of Miyoun, previously known as Perim and construction began at the start of the year.
This will also provide an extra patrol base to deliver specific vessel armed escort services from and MRI is already using this service for clients.
In February, the Yemen-based wing of al Qaeda called for a blockade of the strait, where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden, to cut off U.S. shipments to Israel.
Somali pirates operating in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean also have stepped up attacks in recent months, making tens of millions of dollars in ransoms from seizing ships, including tankers and dry bulkers.
The base will be located on the island of Miyoun, previously known as Perim and construction began at the start of the year.
This will also provide an extra patrol base to deliver specific vessel armed escort services from and MRI is already using this service for clients.
Monday 21 June 2010
Armed Vessel Escort
Maritime Risk International is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Yemeni Coastguard.
Maritime Risk International can supply a dedicated armed patrol vessel for short term protection through the Gulf of Aden. This is provided by Yemeni assets and offers a flexible and formidable deterrent during transit. Normal passage is four days depending on boat speed with protection eastwards from Al Hudaydah to Nishtun or westwards on the same route.
The armed patrol vessel will rendezvous with your ship at sea avoiding port fees as well as causing minimal disruption to scheduled routes. This service requires 48 hours notice.
There is also a short notice more discreet option. For transits through the Gulf of Aden a local armed security detachment is available provided by the Yemeni Coastguard. The detachment can meet and board the ship at sea therefore avoiding port fees and taxes.
Please contact us at info@maritimeriskinternational.com to arrange services required.
Maritime Risk International can supply a dedicated armed patrol vessel for short term protection through the Gulf of Aden. This is provided by Yemeni assets and offers a flexible and formidable deterrent during transit. Normal passage is four days depending on boat speed with protection eastwards from Al Hudaydah to Nishtun or westwards on the same route.
The armed patrol vessel will rendezvous with your ship at sea avoiding port fees as well as causing minimal disruption to scheduled routes. This service requires 48 hours notice.
There is also a short notice more discreet option. For transits through the Gulf of Aden a local armed security detachment is available provided by the Yemeni Coastguard. The detachment can meet and board the ship at sea therefore avoiding port fees and taxes.
Please contact us at info@maritimeriskinternational.com to arrange services required.
Saturday 29 May 2010
Somali pirates seize Yemeni fishing boat
Somali pirates have captured a Yemeni fishing boat they could use to carry out further hijackings in the Gulf of Aden.
The pirates seized the Yemeni boat and nine crew on 28 May near the island of Socotra as it sailed to Al-Mukalla port.
They took the vessel south from the island and not towards the Somali coast to the west, in a sign they could use it to attack cargo ships navigating the area, an official from the Yemeni interior ministry said.
This may be in retaliation to a Yemeni court sentencing six Somali pirates to death and jailing six others for 10 years each for seizing a Yemeni oil tanker and killing two cabin crew in April 2009.
The pirates seized the Yemeni boat and nine crew on 28 May near the island of Socotra as it sailed to Al-Mukalla port.
They took the vessel south from the island and not towards the Somali coast to the west, in a sign they could use it to attack cargo ships navigating the area, an official from the Yemeni interior ministry said.
This may be in retaliation to a Yemeni court sentencing six Somali pirates to death and jailing six others for 10 years each for seizing a Yemeni oil tanker and killing two cabin crew in April 2009.
Tuesday 20 April 2010
Somali pirates seize three Thai fishing vessels
Somali pirates have seized three Thai fishing vessels in the Indian Ocean in what the EU Naval Force said was the furthest off-shore attack to date.
The three vessels, carrying a total of 77 crew members, were hijacked on Sunday, about 1,200 nautical miles (2,222km) from the Somali coast.
This is the furthest east that any attack and any hijacking has taken place since Eunavfor arrived in the area in December 2008.
All the crew on board the three ships, the MV Prantalay 11, 12, and 14, are reported to be Thai.
Sunday 4 April 2010
South Korea tanker hijacked by Somali pirates
A South Korea-operated, Singapore-owned oil tanker has been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean with 24 crew onboard.
The 300,000-tonne Samho Dream - loaded with crude oil - was on its way from Iraq to the United States when it was seized on Sunday.
This is one of only a handful of VLCCs that have been hijacked and ransom demands are expected to be high due to the amount of oil onboard - estimated to be worth £110million.
The 300,000-tonne Samho Dream - loaded with crude oil - was on its way from Iraq to the United States when it was seized on Sunday.
This is one of only a handful of VLCCs that have been hijacked and ransom demands are expected to be high due to the amount of oil onboard - estimated to be worth £110million.
Monday 29 March 2010
Somali Pirates hijack ship
Location - Yemen
Crew - 24
The EU Naval Force says pirates have hijacked a cargo vessel off the coast of Yemen.
Spokesman Cmdr. John Harbour says the Monday attack took place 10 miles from Yemen against the Panama-flagged Iceberg I.
Harbour says the pirates then sailed the ship across the Gulf of Aden toward Somalia.
Harbour says the last communication from the vessel was a mayday call from the captain saying pirates were boarding the vessel. The 24 crew came from Yemen, India, Ghana, Sudan, Pakistan and the Philippines.
MRI Comment - This is an audacious attack from Pirates so close to the Yemeni mainland. MRI currently have representatives in Yemen fostering relationships with the Yemeni Coastguard.
Crew - 24
The EU Naval Force says pirates have hijacked a cargo vessel off the coast of Yemen.
Spokesman Cmdr. John Harbour says the Monday attack took place 10 miles from Yemen against the Panama-flagged Iceberg I.
Harbour says the pirates then sailed the ship across the Gulf of Aden toward Somalia.
Harbour says the last communication from the vessel was a mayday call from the captain saying pirates were boarding the vessel. The 24 crew came from Yemen, India, Ghana, Sudan, Pakistan and the Philippines.
MRI Comment - This is an audacious attack from Pirates so close to the Yemeni mainland. MRI currently have representatives in Yemen fostering relationships with the Yemeni Coastguard.
Friday 26 February 2010
Piracy Incidents up in Asia
There was an increase in the number of pirate attacks in Asian waters in January with 11 incidents reported. Anti-piracy centre ReCAAP said there were 11 incidents of piracy and armed robbery reported in January this year compared with just two last year. Of the incidents in January 2010 eight were actual attacks while three were failed attempts.
The pirate hub of Bandar Aceh was devastated by the Tsunami. As the area develops and re-establishes itself we may see a steady rise in piracy in Malacca and Indonesian waters.
The pirate hub of Bandar Aceh was devastated by the Tsunami. As the area develops and re-establishes itself we may see a steady rise in piracy in Malacca and Indonesian waters.
Wednesday 3 February 2010
North Korean Cargo Ship Hijacked in Gulf of Aden
A North Korean cargo ship was hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden just south of the Yemeni coast on 3 Feb 10.
There are no reports on the nationalities of those onboard the vessel, which has now altered its course and is heading toward the Somali basin.
The vessel, the RIM, is a general cargo ship of 4,800 tons and is North Korean flagged and owned by the White Sea Shipping of Libya. Coalition forces are monitoring its position.
There are no reports on the nationalities of those onboard the vessel, which has now altered its course and is heading toward the Somali basin.
The vessel, the RIM, is a general cargo ship of 4,800 tons and is North Korean flagged and owned by the White Sea Shipping of Libya. Coalition forces are monitoring its position.
Friday 29 January 2010
Prevention is better than Cure
The BBC reports - "The majority of ships being hijacked off the coast of Somalia are ignoring safety advice, UN piracy experts say. Carl Salicath, chairman of the UN group on piracy, told the BBC up to 25% of vessels passing through the Gulf of Aden are ignoring the UN's guidelines. There are a number of recommended guidelines:• Sailing as fast as possible
• Using barbed wire where pirates could possibly board
• Staying in contact with the international maritime forces
• Sailing at recommended times
Maritime Risk International agrees with the report and ships are at risk without proper precautions. However, there are a number of other ingenious non-lethal methods that can be used to protect a ship. Sailing fast isn't just the answer.
Thursday 28 January 2010
Beijing to Lead Somalia Anti-Piracy Effort
China is to spend several months of this year co-ordinating international anti-piracy efforts off Somalia, after a diplomatic breakthrough that will see the role regularly rotated among countries participating in what have so far been separate initiatives.
Monday 25 January 2010
Middle East
Maritime Risk International currently has representatives conducting security assignments throughout the Middle East. If you would like to set up a meeting please email info@maritimeriskinternational.com
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