World Bank study on piracy urges to go after the system, not just the pirates
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12 Apr 2013
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The global fight against piracy in Somalia has centered on prosecuting pirates and mobilizing naval forces. But to get to the root cause of the problem, the international community must focus on helping the nation build a functional political system, according to a new World Bank study
Three elements - political capital, manpower and financial...
Dryad Maritimes welcomes Japanese plans to allow armed guards
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11 Apr 2013
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Dryad Maritime, a leading UK commercial maritime intelligence company,has welcomed the Japanese government's plans to submit a bill to the National Diet which will permit the carriage of armed guards on Japanese-flagged vessels, but advise that a number of other precautions must also be taken.
The Japan Times last week reported on Japanese...
OBP releases updated report on economic cost of Somali piracy for 2012
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09 Apr 2013
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A report detailing the overall economic cost incurred worldwide from Somali piracy ihas been launched today in Denmark by Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP), a project of One Earth Future Foundation. The report, The Economic Cost of Somali Piracy 2012, has been launched in the Assembly Hall of the National Museum in Copenhagen and the event will include a...
New Somali counter-piracy force flagship on station
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09 Apr 2013
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The Portuguese Frigate NRP Αlvares Cabral joined the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia - Operation Atalanta on 6 April 2013, in Djibouti.
During her participation in Operation Atalanta, for the next 4 months, Αlvares Cabral will be the EU Naval Force flagship, hosting the Force Commander and his multinational staff on board.
Photo credit: EUNAVFOR
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Twenty-two hostages released from Royal Grace
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08 Apr 2013
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The Officers and crew of the Panama registered chemical tanker, Royal Grace, which was hijacked by Somali pirates almost exactly one year ago, have been released from their terrible ordeal. It is believed that an undisclosed sum was paid in ransom to the criminal gang which has been holding them since 2nd March 2012.
The hostage group included...
