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Yemen port security update

Our correspondents in Dubai – GAC - have provided the following bulletin in respect to the continuing conflict in the Yemen and its impact on key ports.  QUOTEWe have just received some…

Increased kidnap threat in S E Asia

Another serious daylight attack on a merchant ship took place in the Sulu Sea- Celebes area on Sunday 19th February when pirates boarded the bulk carrier Giang Hai killing one crew member and…

IMB reports maritime kidnapping at a 10 year high

IMB reports maritime kidnapping at a 10 year high

More crew were kidnapped at sea in 2016 than in any of the previous 10 years. The ICC International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) annual piracy report published on the 10th January reveals a three-fold…

Guidance for entry to Yemen ports and waters

The Club has obtained the latest advice on complying with the requirements for entering Yemen waters and ports for commercial shipping.  The attached form as a Word document is required to be…

Rocket attacks against shipping off Yemen coast

There is a continuing threat to shipping from missile attacks from the Yemen coast.  On Wednesday 21st December another attack killed seven Pakistani seafarers when their…

Risk Focus: Kidnap and Ransom in West Africa

Risk Focus: Kidnap and Ransom in West Africa

The sad fact is that violence against ships and seafarers continues, predominantly in the West African waters of the Gulf of Guinea. In April this year, the International Maritime Bureau reported…

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