Somali Blockade
The African Union has confirmed that the United Nations is actively considering an air and sea blockade of Somalia but gave no indication if aContinue Reading »
View ArticleDownward Spiral
The United Nations (UN) believes that the payment of multi-million dollar ransoms for the release of hijacked vessels encouraged piracy and attracted the involvement ofContinue Reading »
View ArticleICS View
Writing in their brochure to celebrate World Maritime Day, the International Chamber of Shipping has focused on the issue of armed guards. They state that oneContinue Reading »
View ArticleUN Protection
Asian shipowners to lobby global shipping industry for support on proposal to deploy UN troops on merchant vessels to combat pirate attacks in the GulfContinue Reading »
View ArticleEffect on Homeland Security
In order to mitigate the ripple effects on US Homeland security, industry experts want specialist teams from commercial security firms deployed on every ship thatContinue Reading »
View ArticleNew Prison
A United Nations financed prison for Somali pirates has been opened in Somaliland’s capital Hargeisa. The facility, built to counter the flood of new arrivalsContinue Reading »
View ArticleLost at Sea
Can the Obama administration succeed where its predecessors failed on the Law of the Sea treaty? Lost at Sea By James Kraska, Foreign Policy FewContinue Reading »
View ArticlePH Seeks Proactive Role Of UN
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario has urged the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to take a more pro-active position in resolvingContinue Reading »
View ArticleSecurity Contractors: Greater Oversight
Following their recent trip to Somalia, the United Nations expert panel urge greater oversight for private security contractors in the Horn of Africa country. Somalia:Continue Reading »
View ArticleCôte d’Ivoire Stability
Despite considerable progress since the end of the violent post-election crisis two years ago, Côte d’Ivoire still faces significant threats to its stability, including piracy.Continue Reading »
View ArticleUN deeply concerned at rising deaths
The United Nations today voiced deep concern at the rising death toll from boat accidents UN deeply concerned at rising deaths from boat accidents inContinue Reading »
View ArticleUNCTAD: trends in maritime piracy
United Nations publishes report into piracy. UNCTAD overview of trends in maritime piracy UNCTAD has recently published a two-part report considering the costs and trade-related implicationsContinue...
View ArticleUN chief urges sustained piracy effort
Pirates still holding at least 37 hostage. UN political chief urges sustained efforts to combat piracy off Somali coast The UN political chief on WednesdayContinue Reading »
View ArticleUN okays ship inspections off Somalia
Move could also theoretically impact PMSC floating armouries. UN authorises ship inspections near Somalia The United Nations Security Council authorised the inspection of boats suspectedContinue...
View ArticleUN concerned over Libya
Oil and weapon smuggling a major concern. Libya needs international maritime force to help stop illicit oil, weapons – UN experts Libyan authorities are unableContinue Reading »
View ArticleShips urged to look for migrants in Gulf
Request from UNHCR. Gulf of Aden ships asked to look out for refugee boats Stephen Spark Humanitarian agencies are expecting a huge exodus of refugeesContinue Reading »
View ArticleHow Kenya invited and hosted Somali pirates
Big Mouth strikes again… U. N. Report: How Kenya invited and hosted Somali pirates By WILLIS OKETCH MOMBASA: Questions abound over who in Kenya benefited fromContinue Reading »
View ArticleArmoured vehicles bound for Libya seized
Shipment in breach of UN sanctions. Armoured vehicles bound for Libya seized from roro ship in Greece HOLLY BIRKETT Athens: Greek customs have seized 16Continue Reading »
View ArticleUN extends piracy fight by year
Piracy remains a “grave concern”. Somalia: Security Council reauthorizes international naval forces to fight piracy off East Africa The United Nations Security Council today renewedContinue Reading »
View ArticleDo we need the CGPCS?
CGPCS meets in Seychelles this week. A riddle: If pirate attacks drop to zero, should Contact Group on Piracy still exist? By: Patsy Athanase andContinue Reading »
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