Piracy

Seward & Kissel Partner Speaks on Addressing Piracy Issues

In conjunction with the recent release of the film Captain Phillips, based on the 2009 real-life rescue of US crews aboard the Maersk Alabama from Somali pirates, Seward and Kissel partner

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Panama to Require Accreditation for PMSCs

Panama has adopted legislation that require private military security companies to meet requirements to served onboard its vessels by January 3, 2013.

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Tuvalu Explains Counterpiracy Policies

The Tuvalu Ship Registry has shared some of their thoughts with the ISRR in response to findings that piracy rates have decreased over the past year.

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Piracy Winding Down?

The Associated Press has recently written, the "Party appears to be ending for Somali pirates" as shipping companies fight back with private security personnel and military intervention, but whether that proves true ultimately has yet to be determined.

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Private Security Firm Calculates Economic Cost of Piracy

Managing director of private security firm Protection Vessels International (PVI) Eric Conway has published the paper "Calculating the Cost of Piracy" - a cost which affects flag states.

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Dutch armed guard ban leaving shipowners with little choice but to flag out

The Netherlands' continued refusal to allow national shipowners to hire privately contracted armed security personnel is leaving some with little choice but to switch registries.

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Belgium and Italy approve armed guard use

Belgium and Italy have approved the use of armed guards on board their vessels.

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International Maritime Bureau Data Indicates Piracy Decrease

Research from the International Maritime Bureau indicates a decrease in the number of incidents of piracy over the past six months.

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St. Kitts and Nevis Joins Washington Declaration

St. Kitts and Nevis has become the fifth state to join the Washington Declaration of Violence against Seafarers.

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Cyprus adopts anti-piracy regulations

Cyprus has approved legislation allowing armed guards onboard its vessels provided they are under the ship master's control.

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