Statement from Victoria Nuland, Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson: We welcome the November 5 sentencing by the Republic of Seychelles of 15 in connection with an attack on a merchant ship and the abduction of 13 Iranian fishermen rescued by the U.S. Navy. This sentencing brings the total number of convicted pirates to
Read moreAs of Wednesday, four companies have confirmed with the U.S government that they plan on taking advantage of the Jones Act blanket waiver issued by the Department of Homeland Security about one week ago. Jones Act Waived to Support Region’s Recovery From Superstorm The rare waiver is allowing foreign-flagged ships to take oil products
Read moreGlobal pirate activity jumped 52% compared to September, driven by increased attacks in the Gulf of Guinea, & off Indonesia. Somali piracy remained low, with three attacks reported. Notably, a pirate group opened fire on naval warship. Attacks increased in West African waters where two tankers were hijacked, and seven crew members were kidnapped
Read moreA road winds through plantations from the site of Unilever (UNA)’s planned $150 million factory to the coast in western Indonesia – ending at a port too small to load the chemicals the company seeks to ship from the remote region. “We’re committed to the investment,” said Sancoyo Antarikso, a Jakarta-based director of the
Read moreWars bring enormous casualties in their wake. But while many of such casualties are treated as a consequence of the wartime catastrophe, the loss to innocent lives and property caused during wartimes is regarded as one of the biggest setback to the quality of humaneness and compassion. History bears evidences of many such fatalities
Read moreRear Admiral Potts, who is the operation commander of the European Union’s counter piracy mission (EU NAVFOR) off the coast of Somalia, reminded the yachting and leisure craft community that whilst pirate attacks have reduced off the Horn of Africa over the past year, the threat of piracy remains and owners should continue to avoid
Read moreCBP Processes First Cargo Containers since Hurricane Sandy New York — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s maritime mission is now back on-line with today’s processing of cargo vessels and containers. “In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy the people of New York and New Jersey have faced great adversity, the men and women of CBP
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