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 co-organises Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2024 in Singapore
INTERTANKO co-organised the Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2024, held on 16 April 2024 in Singapore, together with the ReCAAP... MORE
Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2024 – Singapore, 16 April
The Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2024, organised by the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) as part of Singapore... MORE
Ruen released by the Indian Navy
The bulk carrier Ruen was hijacked 450 nautical miles east of Socotra in the northern Arabian Sea by Somali pirates... MORE
ReCAAP ISC launches enhanced mobile app
ReCAAP ISC has launched an enhanced mobile application - “ReCAAP”, for reporting piracy and sea robbery incidents. The application offers a... MORE
IFC issues April security report
The Information Fusion Centre of the Singaporean Navy (IFC) has released its latest security statistics for the last month. Fourteen... 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
Gulf of Guinea security
Following a series of mass kidnappings leading to the deaths of several seafarers, INTERTANKO Members are asked to raise concern... MORE
BMP5, Global Counter Piracy and other industry guidance available now
Printed copies of BMP5: Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of... MORE