TOPICS/ISSUES
Piracy
The incidence of piracy and insecurity constitutes a grave threat to the lives of seafarers and the safe operation of ships. Historically, areas of particular concern have been off the coast of Somalia, the Gulf of Guinea, the Malacca Straits and insecurity around the Arabian Peninsula.
INTERTANKO has been actively involved to addressing piracy and insecurity wherever it occurs through a number of actions, including the development of industry Best Management Practices, engaging with the UN and regional groups, working with IMO on the development of guidelines to administration and seafarers and engaging with individual states such as Nigeria to address specific risks in their territories. INTERTANKO will continue to ensure that its Members have the most up-to-date information so they can decide on the best measures they feel are appropriate to protect their tankers against acts of piracy and insecurity anywhere in the world.
Latest on Piracy
INTERTANKO participates in the Shared Awareness Meeting in Singapore
INTERTANKO took part in the Shared Awareness Meeting co-organised by the Information Fusion Centre (IFC), Asian Shipowners’ Association and the... MORE
Singapore: Register now for ReCAAP ISC’s Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference
INTERTANKO, alongside Bimco and the Asian Shipowners’ Association, is supporting the ReCAAP ISC’s Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference taking place... MORE
EUNAVFOR Aspides advises maximum caution in Red Sea
The European Union's Operation Aspides centred on the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden has released guidance following the ceasefire... MORE
Latest Industry Releasable Threat Bulletin from military on Somalian piracy
The EU naval mission to the Indian Ocean (EUNAVFOR) and the US-led Combined Maritime Force have released their latest Industry... MORE
UKMTO MSCIO and JMIC reporting guidance
The UKMTO, the EU’s mission to the region MSCIO and the Joint Maritime Information Centre have now agreed joint reporting... MORE
Key Resources
Industry launches Best Management Practices for West Africa
Shipping organisations, supported by government and military agencies, have worked together to produce guidelines that will help mariners detect, deter... MORE
