The threat from Somali pirates is receding but the international community must continue to work together to eliminate the menace, a NATO official said on Saturday. “We are getting more successful in reducing the Somali piracy threats with our constant patrolling but the international community must continue to exchange ideas and increase efforts to
Read moreNATO is urging the merchant shipping community not to lower their guard or preparation over the Christmas period as the pirates operating in the Indian Ocean and surrounding waters will not be taking a holiday. The recent attack (16th December) on the MV Torm Kristina proves that the pirates are still on the lookout
Read moreDuring the reporting period of 7-13 March 2013 there were no piracy related incidents in the High Risk Area (HRA). MV ROYAL GRACE was released on 8 March 2013 after being held for over a year by Somali pirates. The vessel is currently underway and receiving assistance from a military vessel in the area.
Read moreDuring the reporting period of 29 August to 4 September 2012 there have been no piracy related incidents in the High Risk Area (HRA). However, there have been continued reports of suspicious activity in the Southern Red Sea (SRS) and Bab-al-Mandeb (BAM) during the past week. Pirate activity can still take place during the
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