Recent Somali pirate attacks emphasise the importance of ship self-protection
In recent months, Somali pirates have repeatedly attacked and hijacked a number of merchant vessels in international waters. BIMCO discusses ship self-protection
In recent months, Somali pirates have repeatedly attacked and hijacked a number of merchant vessels in international waters. BIMCO discusses ship self-protection
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The manual contains guidance to shipowners, masters and crew on the most pertinent security challenges facing the maritime industry today.
The attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Guinea by Nigerian pirates must end. So far, 99 maritime companies, organisations and flag states, including BIMCO, have signed the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy, which was launched today.
As an additional aide to the advice promulgated on 9 February 2018, BIMCO urges all members to note the guidance and advice contained in the following security notice for ships operating in the Gulf of Guinea region.
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Joint-industry alert on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
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This is the latest in a series of reports supplied by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with the intention of keeping BIMCO members appraised of legislative developments in the US affecting international shipping. BIMCO highlights only the relevant developments that would impact members. The... Please follow the link to continue reading.