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Seafarers’ charity Stella Maris joins call to end piracy threat in Gulf of Guinea Global maritime charity Stella Maris has signed up to the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to eradicating the scourge of piracy. Stella Maris International Network Director Fr Bruno Ciceri, who is based in the Vatican, signed the Declaration on behalf of the charity. “We fully support the shipping industry and maritime community in the fight against piracy. It is unacceptable that seafarers, unsung heroes who keep world trade moving, conti...

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 vessel...

Advertisement NORDEN has joined stakeholders across the maritime industry in calling for an end to piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. Located off the western coast of Africa, the Gulf of Guinea is an important sea route for transport of goods to and from central and southern Africa, containing nearly 20 commercial seaports. It is also the world’s piracy hotspot and is growing increasingly dangerous for seafarers, who are at risk of kidnap and violence. According to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), 40 crew members have been kidnapped and one killed in piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea ...

2021-05-19T08:45:00+01:00 99 maritime companies, organisations and flag states have joined together to sign the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy. The Nigerian navy frigate NNS Thunder (F90) sails in the Gulf of Guinea during a French-Led exercise. Photo credit: mass communication specialist seaman Conner Foy, U.S. Navy. The Gulf of Guinea remains the most dangerous environment for commercial maritime operations. A total of 136 crew were abducted in 27 incidents last year, and while piracy in the region is not increasing at an exponential rate, the level of violence is. Th...