Like us? Bookmark this article! New: MAC Special - Lessons From The Danica White
Piracy has continued unabated since the taking of the Danica White in 2007.
Are lessons being learned? Bob Couttie and the Nautical Institute’s Steve Jones
discuss modern piracy.
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Like us? Bookmark this article! The Transportation Safety Board Investigation Reveals Inadequacies …
Market Wire (press release) - USA
… today released its final investigation report (M05W0111) into the June 30, 2005 loss of propulsion and grounding of BC Ferries’ vessel Queen of Oak Bay. Appalling treatment of crew [...]
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Like us? Bookmark this article! Recently reported incidents
29.08.2007: 0530 LT: 02:30S - 118:30E, Makassar Straits, Indonesia.
Three white, speedboats doing 17 kts, approached a bulk carrier underway, from the port and stbd side. The D/O raised the alarm, sounded [...]
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Like us? Bookmark this article! Pirates Free 2 After Ransom Paid
Guardian Unlimited - UK
Noel Choong, head of the International Maritime Bureau’s piracy reporting center in Kuala Lumpur, said the value of the ransom has not been disclosed,
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Malacca Straits - Kidnapping
23 August 2007
Armed pirates boarded a tug and barge underway. All communication equipment was damaged. The pirates stole the ships documents and crew personal belongings. Before leaving they kidnapped the captain and chief engineer. The pirates have demanded a [...]
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Like us? Bookmark this article! Ship carrying 27000 tons of scrap about to split in two off …
International Herald Tribune - France
AP MADRID, Spain: A ship damaged in a collision off Gibraltar was expected to split in two and sink, sending its cargo of 27000 tons [...]
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