By Tom Clarke, Maritime kidnap for ransom is a crime deeply rooted and geographically concentrated in the Niger Delta. Like other forms of piracy in the region, it is the product of onshore dysfunction and insecurity coupled with a target-rich environment at sea. The vast majority of piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea go […]
Nigeria Armed Pirates Take Hostages Off Oil Tanker
By Tom Clarke Recent reports from Athens indicate the 6,500-ton Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker MT ALTHEA was attacked by Nigerian armed pirates. The oil cargo remains untouched and the vessel released but the Nigerian pirates kidnapped two hostages, a Ukrainian captain and a Greek engineer. The ship’s manager, Piraeus-based Medtankers Management, confirmed the attack. […]
Nigerian Pirates Target U.S. Vessels
Why U.S. Flagged Vessels make alluring targets for pirates and why Nigeria is the new piracy hot spot. By Tony Portelli “The U.S. Government will make no concessions to individuals or groups holding official or private U.S. citizens hostage. It is U.S. Government policy to deny hostage takers the benefits of ransom, prisoner releases, policy […]
Private Yacht Maritime Security
Private Maritime Security Company Provide Safety for Yachts in Pirate Infested Waters By Tom Clarke Piracy is a hot topic of concern these days not only for commercial vessels but for privately owned yachts. Wealthy yacht owners are now at risk of being held hostage or worse, killed, by pirates boarding their vessels in unprotected […]