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
Somalian piracy rears its head once more
Somalian-based pirates have once again ventured out to sea, with two incidents on the coast and south of Socatra. Two... MORE
Piracy activity makes unwelcome return off Somalia
As we were going to press we were informed of some pirate activity that occurred this week, with the hijacking... MORE
IMB Q1 Report: Decline in piracy and armed robbery incidents but vigilance remains essential
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported a sharp fall in global maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents in the... MORE
INTERTANKO briefs security conference in Dubai
The UKMTO’s Maritime Information Exchange Vessel Operators' Meeting (MIEVOM) was held on 22 January with briefings from militaries around the... MORE
Member invitation: Nautical Forum 2026, 9 January 2026 – Singapore
The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Shipping Association... MORE
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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
