Piracy

U.S. Rescues Iranian Seafarers Held by Piracy

In a story that intertwines the issues of piracy and U.S.-Iran relations particularly relevant to the maritime industry, the U.S. aircraft carrier John C. Stennis rescued 13 Iranian crew members being held captive by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Oman.

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Year in Review: The Industry’s Discussion Regarding the Use of Armed Guards in 2011

An editorial by Lloyd's List's Tom Leander states, "When the history of shipping’s response to Somali piracy is written, 2011 will be seen as a watershed year." Specifically, and as demonstrated by the ISRR's coverage of the issue, it was a year in which the industry discussed to increasing levels the legality of using armed guards aboard vessels to counter piracy.

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Protecting Ships is More Complicated with Modern Global Business Model

Scott Bergeron of the Liberian Registry explains that in an era where a ship is often owned, registered, and crewed by different nations, “responsibility for protecting ships cannot be easily assigned.”

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Dutch shipowner will flag out due to national ban of armed guards

Dutch shipowner Seatrade Groningen has begun to remove vessels that trade in areas at high-risk for piracy from the national flag as a result of the registry's ban on armed guards.

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Calls for clarity regarding armed guards

Maritime lawyer John A.C. Cartner provides some ideas on how parties on both sides of the armed guards debate can better reach a middle ground.

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Considering alternatives to armed guards in countering piracy

The Dubai-based ship service and supply firm Goltens is promoting technologies that provide alternative methods to countering piracy than armed guards.

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International Maritime Bureau Statistics: Piracy Incidents Outlined by Flag States

The International Maritime Bureau, the organization which we reported compiles data on piracy incidents worldwide, has shared data with us regarding the number of piracy incidents flag states have reported in each year for the past six years.

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International Maritime Bureau Representative Speaks with ISRR about Piracy Reporting Program

An International Maritime Bureau representative spoke with the ISRR following our article regarding their collaboration with Panama, Liberia and the Marshall Islands to collect information measuring the human cost of piracy. Tanasegaran, a representative for IMB Head Noel Choong, said:

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Three Largest Registries Support New Reporting Procedures for Violence at Sea

The registries of Liberia, Panama and the Marshall Islands have each signed a declaration to report information to the International Maritime Bureau regarding incidents of violence at sea.

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With Armed Guards’ Presence Increasing, More Transparency Needed

As the continued issue of piracy increases the use of armed guards onboard vessels in response, the need for coordinating international guidelines has also escalated.

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