PVI joins task force of stakeholders to sign Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the suppression of piracy
PVI has joined forces with the world’s leading companies and associations in the shipping industry to sign the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy.
More than one hundred organisations from across the maritime industry, including flag state administrations, shipowners, charterers, and shipping associations have come together as a task force to raise world attention about the threats to shipping in the Gulf of Guinea.
“We are committed to providing safe passage for vessels and crews while operating within the Gulf of Guinea and beyond. Signing this declaration is far more than just adding names to a page, it is reaffirmation of Protection Vessels International’s long term commitment to partnering and capacity building with regional navies and home-grown West African security companies by sea and by land in the Gulf of Guinea”, said James Hilton, Managing D
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for increased collaboration and action to tackle an escalation in the number and severity of attacks in the Gulf of Guinea region, which threatens the lives and well-being of seafarers and the safety of shipping. In a resolution on recommended action to address piracy and armed robbery in .
India, Oman renew MoUs on military cooperation, maritime issues ANI | Updated: May 20, 2021 22:25 IST
According to an official press release, the signing ceremony of the MoU on military cooperation was held at the Ministry of Defense, Muscat.
The document was signed by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, Oman Dr Mohammed bin Nasser Al Zaabi and Ambassador of India to OmanMunu Mahawar.
The MoU between the two countries on cooperation on maritime issues was signed at the Maritime Security Centre by Commander of Royal Navy of Oman, the Head of Maritime Security Committee, Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser Al Rahbi and Munu Mahawar, stated the release. (ANI)
New IMO measures to address containers lost at sea May 19, 2021, by Naida Hakirevic
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has agreed to initiate new measures to detect and report containers lost at sea, which may enhance their positioning, tracking and recovery.
As informed, the UN maritime body agreed to establish a compulsory system to declare the loss of containers and setting up means on board to easily identify the exact number of losses.
Together with such a system, the ships are obliged to report the loss of container(s) through a standardized procedure, possibly detailing, e.g. identification, cargo carried (particularly dangerous goods or harmful substances), or whether these containers may float and constitute a risk of collision with ships and boats.
IMO calls for action following attacks
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for increased collaboration and action to tackle an escalation in the number and severity of attacks in the Gulf of Guinea region, which threatens the lives and well-being of seafarers and the safety of shipping.
In a resolution on recommended action to address piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), IMO calls on Member States, national authorities, the United Nations and other relevant organizations to consider strengthening law enforcement to arrest and prosecute pirates in relevant jurisdictions, in accordance with international law and national legal frameworks. Coastal States are urged to harmonize criminal penalties.