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+++ Vessel Attacked +++

Posted on May 10, 2012 by REDfour MSS

Vessel reported under attack in position 1558N 06103E approximately 285nm SSE of Masirah at 0930Z 10 May 12 has now been confirmed as pirated. The ship is called SMYRNI IMO 9493779 Vessels in the vicinity of this area are to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Play Politics with Maritime Security – Agaba

Posted on April 4, 2012 by REDfour MSS

For Nigeria to stamp out sea pirates and oil bunkering, there is an urgent need for the government to employ persons with the relevant skills to combat sea crime, Captain Ichukwu Agaba of the Nigeria Merchant Navy, Security and Safety … Continue reading →

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+++ Dhow Hijacked 26/03/2012 +++

Posted on March 29, 2012 by REDfour MSS

A dhow was hijacked on 26 Mar 12 approximately 10NM northeast of Raas Caseyr light, Somalia, in vicinity of position 12 00N 051 22E. It is believed to be white in colour, and its current location remains unknown. We remind … Continue reading →

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26/03/2012: Pirates Snatch Iranian Bulker

Posted on March 26, 2012 by REDfour MSS

Pirates have hijacked an Iranian bulk carrier a huge distance from the Somali coastline. A gang snatched the 63,400-dwt Eglantine (built 2000) today right at the eastern edge of the region covered by anti-piracy naval forces in the Indian Ocean, … Continue reading →

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HISCOX APPROVES REDFOUR FOR K&R

Posted on March 16, 2012 by REDfour MSS

HISCOX MARINE KIDNAP & RANSOM INSURANCE REDfour Security Group has been selected as an approved Maritime Security Company by Hiscox, the leading Marine Kidnap and Ransom insurance company. Clients of REDfour Security Group are eligible for reduced Marine Kidnap and … Continue reading →

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Nigerians Confirm Capture

Posted on March 7, 2012 by REDfour MSS

Nigerian militants have offered to negotiate the release of three seafarers taken from a Dutch reefer on Tuesday. Master Pikus Viktor and chief engineer Melnikov Slava, both from Russia, and crew member Frederick Villamor of the Philipines were snatched from … Continue reading →

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Nigeria – MEND

Posted on March 4, 2012 by REDfour MSS

Recent attacks on security personnel by the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) may have worsened Nigeria’s rating on the handling of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea even as a United Nations report has compared pirate attacks … Continue reading →

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28/02/2012: 1200Z: Pos 1501N 05456E – Vessel Attacked

Posted on February 28, 2012 by REDfour MSS

Report of a vessel attacked in Posn 1501N 05456E (approximately 130nm SSE Salalah) at approximately 1200Z 28 Feb 12. Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area.

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VESSEL SEIZED 28/02/2012

Posted on February 28, 2012 by REDfour MSS

Armed pirates seized a fishing dhow approximately 145nm North of Socotra island, in position 15:01N – 054:56E at around 1206 UTC on Feb 28. It has since been named as theAl Assma.

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Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz – 25/02/2012

Posted on February 25, 2012 by REDfour MSS

Pirates threatened a ship at the north end of the Strait of Hormuz in the nearest-ever attack to the waterway, which handles 20 percent of the globally traded oil, according to the International Maritime Bureau. Armed private guards aboard the … Continue reading →

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