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.

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.

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