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.
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Industry launches Best Management Practices for West Africa
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